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Fraser Barton

Damaging honey bee parasite found in rogue nest

Varroa mite has been detected in an Asian honey bee nest in Brisbane. (HANDOUT/DENIS ANDERSON)

Testing at a Queensland port has found the presence of varroa mite in a now-destroyed Asian honey bee nest.

Biosecurity officials found the varroa mite within a single bee nest at the Port of Brisbane, after it was discovered earlier in March. 

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