Varroa Response Update The current infected premises are sitting at 196. These 2 new IP’s are in Cooranbong and Glenorie and are due to ongoing surveillance by DPI response teams.… Read More
There is much debate, misinformation and emotion regarding the euthanasia of seemingly healthy bee colonies in varroa eradication (red) zones. My views are based on many long hours and very… Read More
Varroa Response Update The total confirmed infected premises is now 160. There have been additional IP’s in: The Branch Salamander Bay Toronto Mangrove Mountain The Branch, Toronto and Mangrove Mountain… Read More
Federal Labour Government set to impose 10% increase to honey levy in 2024 In a surprise announcement, the Federal Labour government has announced BIOSECURITY will be boosted by $1.5 million… Read More
Varroa Response Update The total confirmed infected premises is now 156. There has been one new IP in the west Lake Macquarie area and one in Sedgefield east of Singleton,… Read More
Varroa Response Update The total confirmed infected premises is now 154. There has been a new IP at Mangrove Mountain has been confirmed from DPI surveillance through the laboratory. It… Read More
Varroa Response Update The total confirmed infected premises is now 153. DPI surveillance and tracing strategies continue to target hives that with a high risk status these can be a… Read More
Image: Agriculture Victoria conducting surveillance on sentinel hives along NSW border. Victorian Permits Following extensive tracing and surveillance activities by NSW DPI, the consultative committee for… Read More
Varroa Response Update The total confirmed infected premises is now 152. DPI surveillance and tracing strategies are targeting hives that have been deemed dangerous contact premises (DCP’s) these can be… Read More