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Varroa mite detected on blueberry orchard near Coffs Harbour in 43rd case since outbreak began

Beekeepers on the NSW Mid North Coast say they are angry at the lack of communication from authorities after varroa mite is found in a new zone.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

New South Wales Agriculture Minister confident varroa mite outbreak can be eradicated as ban on hive movement eases

Almost 2,000 hives have been destroyed following detection of the destructive varroa mite, which weakens and kills European honey bee colonies — and the New South Wales government's elimination strategy is still playing out.

ABC News · Jul 20, 2022

NSW calls for sheep and goat electronic ID

NSW is calling for the electronic tagging of sheep and goats around the country, amid fears that foot-and-mouth disease could infiltrate Australia.

AAP · Jul 19, 2022

15m bees dead in NSW as varroa spreads

More than 15 million bees have been euthanised across NSW as authorities remain optimistic they can contain the varroa mite.

AAP · Jul 7, 2022

New eradication zone established and 600 hives destroyed as NSW bee industry battles varroa mite

Producers and apiarists remain concerned about future almond harvest and potential for mites to carry deformed wing virus

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022

Bee biosecurity zones from Forster to Sydney

'The other thing going for it, is the fact that it's winter.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2022

Varroa mite outbreak sees millions of bees destroyed, keepers call for compensation

Devastated apiarists are demanding to know how they will be compensated as millions of bees are killed in NSW. Meanwhile, Queensland has become the latest state to impose border restrictions amid the varroa mite outbreak.

ABC News · Jun 30, 2022

More beehives destroyed as NSW fights mite

A new eradication zone has been established in NSW as hundreds of beehives are destroyed in the battle to contain an outbreak of the deadly varroa mite.

AAP · Jun 29, 2022

Compensation raised as millions of bees killed to stop varroa mite

So far more than 600 hives have been destroyed and "that number will grow". Generally, bees are euthanised by pouring petrol into the hive, leaving it overnight, then burning the hive.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2022

Compensation raised as millions of bees killed to stop Varroa mite

So far more than 600 hives have been destroyed and "that number will grow". Generally, bees are euthanised by pouring petrol into the hive, leaving it overnight, then burning the hive.

The Canberra Times · Jun 29, 2022