A new varroa mite infected-site has been detected at Stockton.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries confirmed the new infected premises in the eradication (red) zone.
The case is linked to the ongoing incursion and brings the total infected premises to 101.
1 new infected premises at Stockton, in the eradication (red) zone. This new case brings the total to 101 IP's. The new case is linked to the current incursion.
The department said on Wednesday almost 80 per cent of hives in the eradication zone areas have been euthanised. A biosecurity emergency order remains in place.
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