Major blow for beekeepers as new varroa mite cases detected in Hunter, Central Coast

Nine new cases of Varroa mite have been identified in the Hunter and the Central Coast of NSW. (Supplied: Alex Wild, University of Texas at Austin)

Nine new cases of the varroa mite have been identified across the New South Wales Central Coast and Hunter regions in a major blow for authorities that have been working to contain the parasite, which is deadly to bees.

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) says the infested premises are in Glen William, Brookfield, Sawyers Gully, Yarramalong, and as far south as Horsfield Bay, Woy Woy, Koolewong, and Umina Beach.