VARROA MITE RESOURCES

This tool will walk you through the decisions you need to make to determine how best to manage Varroa mites in your hive.

Plant Health Australia Bee Pest Blitz PDF alcohol wash instructions that you can print out and take to the apiary with you.

Shows the approved list of chemicals for use in Australia and progress of APVMA applications.

EXPERT INTERVIEW SERIES TOPIC 1

Varroa - Slowing the Spread by Dr Michelle Taylor.

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Breeding for varroa resistance by BartJan Fernhout.

The free Varroa Basics online course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Includes mite surveillance, monitoring, treatment & reporting.

This is the home page for the program. Stay up to date with webinars, training sessions and emerging information.

Varroa mites are the most serious pest of honey bees worldwide. Learn about how they replicate in the hive and the damage they cause.

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Varroa - Bee Health by Cameron Jack.

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Integrated pest management for varroa by Elizabeth Walsh.

Elizabeth Frost, Technical Specialist at Tocal College demonstrates mite detection with the alcohol wash method.

Need help? There are Varroa Development Officers (VDOs) in each state to provide support and assistance regarding Varroa.

PDF on Varroa IPM - a process for solving problems caused by pests while minimising risks to crops, livestock, humans & the environment.

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Varroa - what does it mean for pollination in Australia? by Emily Noardyke.

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Chemicals for treating varroa - organic or synthetic by Richard Rogers.