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Beekeepers called to action amid fears varroa complacency is threatening multi-billion-dollar industry

The Queensland Beekeepers' Association warns the future could be "catastrophic" for Australia's multi-billion-dollar honey industry unless all apiarists take part in a national biosecurity blitz.

Varroa mite emergency zone moved, leaving beekeepers on NSW Mid North Coast frustrated

Varroa mite emergency zone moved, leaving beekeepers on NSW Mid North Coast frustrated

Beekeepers on the NSW Mid North Coast were on the verge of euthanasing thousands of bees before the state’s latest varroa mite emergency zone was suddenly changed.

New varroa mite detections around Taree, NSW linked to illegal movement of beehives

New varroa mite detections around Taree, NSW linked to illegal movement of beehives

There have been new detections of the deadly varroa mite in beehives at two locations near Taree, linked to the illegal movement of beehives.

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Beekeeper calls on NSW government to stop destroying hives to control varroa mite

A central coast beekeeper is petitioning to stop the eradication of beehives in response to varroa mite, arguing that Australia must learn to live with the pest like many other countries do.

There mite bee some hope: Authorities' plan to eradicate varroa

100 sites in NSW have been infected with varroa since the bee mite was detected in Newcastle

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Beekeeper says mites can't be eradicated

A senate inquiry into Australia's biosecurity system has been told by the head of the NSW Apiarists' that he doesn't believe the varroa mite can be contained.

Exotic bee parasite braula fly detected in NSW as fight against varroa mite continues

As the fight against varroa mite continues, wingless braula fly has been found in honey bee hives for the first time in the state following a detection last month in Victoria.

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Two months, 99 infected sites and still no answers on where bee parasite varroa mite came from

Two months, 99 infected sites and still no answers on where bee parasite varroa mite came from

It's the tiny parasite that has beekeepers on edge, threatening to rip $70 million a year from Australia's honey industry, and still many questions remain.

Varroa mite controls impacts almond industry as loss of bees for pollination reduces crop value by $200 million

Varroa mite controls impacts almond industry as loss of bees for pollination reduces crop value by $200 million

The removal of restrictions on beehive movements in NSW comes too late for many almond growers, but changes to varroa mite control mean good news for berries and avocados.

Varroa mite threatens NSW berry production and prices after detection near Coffs Harbour

Varroa mite threatens NSW berry production and prices after detection near Coffs Harbour

The berry growing hub of NSW's Mid North Coast has a lot of risk and reward to weigh up as the discovery of the deadly varroa mite threatens supply, prices and local jobs.

Varroa mite detected on blueberry orchard near Coffs Harbour in 43rd case since outbreak began

Varroa mite detected on blueberry orchard near Coffs Harbour in 43rd case since outbreak began

Beekeepers on the NSW Mid North Coast say they are angry at the lack of communication from authorities after varroa mite is found in a new zone.

As the fight against varroa mite ramps up, researchers hope to develop honey bee-safe pesticide to control it

As the fight against varroa mite ramps up, researchers hope to develop honey bee-safe pesticide to control it

Scientists are hoping to develop a world-first pesticide that would be safe for honey bees while destroying the deadly varroa mite.

Beekeepers back to making honey following ban, new varroa mite sites emerge

Beekeepers back to making honey following ban, new varroa mite sites emerge

After enduring a ban of nearly three weeks due to the varroa mite outbreak, NSW apiarists outside of emergency zones can resume making honey.

Beekeepers now face cane toad invasion in wake of Northern Rivers floods

Beekeepers now face cane toad invasion in wake of Northern Rivers floods

Cane toads are invading damaged sites across the NSW Northern Rivers in search of the destructive small hive beetle, which also poses a massive biosecurity threat to bee colonies.

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NSW floods kill millions of bees, apiarists warn of flow-on effects to horticulture industry

Beekeepers in northern New South Wales are grappling with the loss of millions of bees after 5,000 hives were destroyed or swept away in the recent floods.

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Yellowstone at 150: busier yet wilder than ever, says park’s ‘winterkeeper’

From the return of wildlife to the pressures of tourism and the climate crisis, Steven Fuller has seen it all in his nearly 50 years watching over America’s oldest national park

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