"If Varroa mite becomes an endemic, there will be an increase in labor costs, costs around production will go up, and we would have to start using some form of treatment on hives.

Source: https://www.areanews.com.au/story/8325576/beekeepers-farmers-on-edge-following-varroa-mite-detection/?src=rss

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) surveillance and tracing activities has confirmed six new Varroa mite infestations in beehives at four locations across the Mid North Coast, Central Coast, and Hunter regions.

Source: https://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/8130155/varroa-mite-detected-at-booral-and-clarence-town/?src=rss

'They are the greatest threat to beekeeping since the Varroa mite was discovered more than 30 years ago.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12437835/Asian-hornets-confirmed-London-time-Beekeeper-spots-predatory-insect-garden-amid-dramatic-rise-presence-UK.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490