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We’ve recently completed a study that’s highlighted the impact Varroa mite will have on crop pollination in Tasmania if the parasitic mite becomes established in the state.

And now you can read the full report 👉https://ow.ly/ANq450ZJYEm

#VarroaMite #CropPollination #AgricultureResearch
September 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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@brisbanetimes.bsky.social @qldaah.bsky.social @crikey.com.au @dianedee.bsky.social #Varroamite #beesinperil #bees #beekeepers #Queensland
WRETCHED VARROA MITE CONTINUES ITS STAMPEDE INTO NORTH QUEENSLAND
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/northernmost-incursion-of-varroa-destructor-mite-detected/107142280
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September 13, 2026 at 4:32 AM
timbadrick.bsky.social
#varroamite continues its "devastating rampage" across #Queensland with the beehive destroying parasite now being found in far north QLD, a whole 1000 km north of where it previously had reached up the coast.

A real menace & threat to not only honey supply but crop growing. Without bees - ALL OVER!
Australia's northernmost incursion of varroa mite detected in Queensland
The devastating honey bee parasite Varroa destructor mite has been detected in Far North Queensland, in what is believed to be the most northern detection of the destructive pest in Australia.
www.abc.net.au
September 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Australia's northernmost incursion of varroa mite detected in Queensland #varroa #varroamite #bees
Australia's northernmost incursion of varroa mite detected in Queensland
The devastating honey bee parasite Varroa destructor mite has been detected in Far North Queensland, in what is believed to be the most northern detection of the destructive pest in Australia.
www.abc.net.au
September 11, 2026 at 2:50 AM
rozesall.bsky.social
#Bees #Varroamite
January 24, 2026 at 5:48 AM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Beekeepers plead for better access to varroa mite treatments #beekeeping #varroamite #iancass
Beekeepers plead for better access to varroa mite treatments
Beekeepers want more drastic measures taken to manage the deadly parasite varroa mite amidst food security concerns.
www.abc.net.au
July 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Millions of WA bees trucked across Nullarbor to save South Australian almonds #bees #beekeepers #varroamite
Millions of WA bees trucked across Nullarbor to save South Australian almonds
"Humming" road trains deliver millions of WA bees to varroa mite-ravaged South Australia to help pollinate almond trees.
www.abc.net.au
July 26, 2026 at 7:43 AM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Spider venom to target 'super mites' killing Australia's honey bees #varroamite #spidervenom #BeeResearchCentre
Spider venom to target 'super mites' killing Australia's honey bees
Queensland researchers are testing novel ways to kill varroa mites, which have developed a resistance to standard treatments.
www.abc.net.au
July 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
'Not enough' bees for crop pollination as parasite takes over #varroamite #bees #beekeeping
'Not enough' bees for crop pollination as parasite takes over
A new report warns of a massive pollination shortfall in Australia this year as varroa mite wipes out hives and forces beekeepers out.
www.abc.net.au
June 4, 2026 at 1:23 AM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
A year since the varroa mite entered Qld, honey bee colonies have collapsed #queensland #qld #varroamite
A year since the varroa mite entered Qld, honey bee colonies have collapsed
Beekeepers in Queensland say they are 'barely hanging on' a year after the varroa mite was detected in the state for the first time.
www.abc.net.au
June 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Major setback for beekeepers as varroa mite chemical resistance detected again #varroamite #pollination #bee
Major setback for beekeepers as varroa mite chemical resistance detected again
There are growing fears that a second varroa mite strain could enter Australia, as beekeepers lose key chemical options for controlling the tiny parasites of honey bees.
www.abc.net.au
April 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Experts unsure how 'world's most destructive bee pests' landed in Australia #honey #pollination #varroamite
Experts unsure how 'world's most destructive bee pests' landed in Australia
Australia's leading biosecurity experts have been unable to trace the source of the of the bee-killing varroa mite incursion which has changed the face of beekeeping and pollination in Australia.
www.abc.net.au
March 17, 2026 at 12:19 AM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Tiny, destructive varroa mite has SA beekeepers on high alert #VarroaMite #beekeeping #bees
Tiny, destructive varroa mite has SA beekeepers on high alert
The varroa mite may be tiny — only a millimetre or two long — but it poses a huge threat to honey bees, beekeepers and honey producers, who are on high alert after the destructive mite's recent arrival in South Australia. 
www.abc.net.au
December 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Beekeepers struggle amid fears varroa mite infestations are worsening in NSW #honeybees #varroamite #invasivespecies
Beekeepers struggle amid fears varroa mite infestations are worsening in NSW
The cost of treating varroa mite in the beekeeping industry is flowing onto other food growers reliant on pollination.
www.abc.net.au
November 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Varroa mite found at second site in South Australia #varroamite #varroadestructor #varroamitesouthaustralia
Varroa mite found at second site in South Australia
The deadly bee parasite has been detected in South Australia again — this time in the state's south-east.
www.abc.net.au
November 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Residents encouraged to attract more bees as varroa mite spreads #bees #pollination #varroamite
Residents encouraged to attract more bees as varroa mite spreads
A pollination ecologist says it is important people play their part in preserving feral and native bees.
www.abc.net.au
September 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Real-time AI monitoring of bee hives hope to stop destructive pest #varroamite #pest #bees
Real-time AI monitoring of bee hives hope to stop destructive pest
AI-enabled sentry hives will soon line the main route to Western Australia from South Australia, using cameras and 4G to detect varroa mite.
www.abc.net.au
September 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Uncertainty for SA communities after first varroa mite detection #varroamite #honeybees #timjackson
Uncertainty for SA communities after first varroa mite detection
Producers and beekeepers had been expecting the arrival of the parasite. Now they are bracing for impact.
www.abc.net.au
September 4, 2025 at 5:23 AM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
World's worst bee-killing parasite found in Queensland #varroadestructor #varroamite #beekeeping
World's worst bee-killing parasite found in Queensland
Varroa destructor mite has been found in southern Queensland, the first detection of the world's worst bee-killing parasite in the state.
www.abc.net.au
March 5, 2025 at 4:42 AM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Varroa is spreading through Australia, but some bees can fight back #honeybees #bees #varroamite
Varroa is spreading through Australia, but some bees can fight back
While honey producers and beekeepers have ways to treat varroa-infested hives, the bees themselves also have a few tricks up their sleeve.
www.abc.net.au
February 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Meet Tasmania's new queen bee makers in fight against varroa mite #bees #beekeeping #varroamite
Meet Tasmania's new queen bee makers in fight against varroa mite
A ban on the importation of queen bees from interstate means that more and more Tasmanian beekeepers will use artificial insemination in their apiaries.
www.abc.net.au
February 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Beekeepers search for solutions to kill varroa mite without chemicals #varroamite #beekeeping #chemicals
Beekeepers search for solutions to kill varroa mite without chemicals
Australian beekeepers are looking overseas to find chemical-free solutions to manage the world's deadliest bee parasite.
www.abc.net.au
February 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
'Inevitable' bee-killing varroa mites close to crossing Queensland border #Varroamite #beekeeping #Pests
'Inevitable' bee-killing varroa mites close to crossing Queensland border
An outbreak of the world's deadliest bee parasite, varroa destructor mite, has been found less than 5 kilometres from the Queensland border — the closest detection to date.
www.abc.net.au
January 30, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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#bees #beehives #varroamite #tech
September 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
timbadrick.bsky.social
Something "mighty sinister" is going on in #Australia& #NewZealand with #bees

On the basis of very disputable determinations of #Varroamite& #Americanfoulbrood disease biosecurity officers are forcing beekeepers to destroy their entire apiary.

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WHAT THE HELL IS THE GREAT BEE KILL ALL ABOUT?
Without descending into "conspiracy theory territory", the cold hard truth is that there continues to be a lot of dubious goings on to do to...
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July 12, 2024 at 11:58 AM