Tag: varroa mite
Sustainability to re-bloom as Urban Hum Tiny Forest grows
A year after the devastation of the Varroa Mite outbreak, a Cardiff Heights eco-warrior duo is seeking help to launch Urban Hum Tiny Forest.
New infested premises close to Newcastle eradication zone
A new detection of Varroa mite at Vacy, close to the edge of the Newcastle eradication zone, has been confirmed.
Local beekeepers critical of Varroa mite cull
Owners of the Hunter region's only mead manufacturer say the rollout of the euthanasia of bees following the Varroa mite outbreak is flawed
Next phase in Varroa mite response to start in Hunter
The next stage in the fight to keep NSW Varroa mite free starts this week in the Hunter.
Varroa mite euthanasia phase focuses on Newcastle, Port Stephens
The Varroa mite eradication focus is now moving into the euthanasia and disposal phase of the response, taking in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Central Coast regions.
Special permit to move bees in flood warning areas
Beekeepers in flood warning areas across the state will be allowed to move their hives to higher ground under a special group permit.
Nine new Varroa mite detections in Newcastle area
Nine new detections of Varroa mite have been confirmed in the Newcastle area, bringing the total number of infested premises to 73.
Special permit extended for flood-impacted beekeepers
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has issued a seven-day extension, to permit the movement of honeybee hives to higher grounds, as a result of the recent extensive flooding.
