Hive locations and alcohol wash results can be reported to NSW DPI by filling out the or by calling the Varroa Emergency Response Hotline on 1800 084 881.

Source: https://www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/8313416/kempsey-detection-is-part-of-a-varroa-mite-cluster/?src=rss

"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

Varroa are promiscuous feeders and switch hosts at a high rate.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-01-parasitic-mites-transmission-deformed-wing.html