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South Gippsland

Beekeepers





​Caring for Bees
Caring for Beekeepers
Caring for Food Bio-Security
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"Growth begins with our pollinators.
​The importance of their biosecurity cannot be overstated"

VARROA MITE - CURRENT SITUATION from Ag.Vic. ​
Testing for Varroa

summary of info session
Victorian Beekeeping Clubs - Group Information Session (varroa)
Held at: Agriculture Victoria's State Control Centre, Attwood, Vic
15th July 2022
Attended by Bron Barton and Peter Gatehouse as 
representatives of the South Gippsland Beekeepers.


Varroa - NSW dpi Emergency response
  • View the story on ABC 7:30, looking into DPI's emergency response to Varroa mite - The race to save Australia's bee industry
  • Infested premises count is currently 44 (as at last night) including Coff's Harbour and a new site at Hunter in the red zone. These sites were discovered through tracing of existing infestations and red zone inspections.
​On this page from the NSW dpi you can find the map where hives infested with varroa mite are located. The map is at the bottom of the page. Click on the refresh button at the top before you scroll down to make sure you are getting the latest info. 

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​​​ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
​South Gippsland Beekeepers respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong and BoonWurrung  people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, live & work.
We recognise their continuing connection to the land, water and community and pay respect to elders past, present & emerging.
Site updated  12th August 2022
Contact Us
Location
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St Peters Anglican Church Hall,
Cnr McCartin & Bruce Sts
Leongatha VIC
Committee 2021 - 2022
​President: Andy Teitge - email - 
0437 035 558
Vice President: Peter Gatehouse - email - 0423 244 107  
Secretary: Anna Jones - email - 0411 770 062
​Treasurer: Jackie Checkley - email - 0428 515 396

Club Meetings
2nd Thursday Feb - Nov at 7.30pm 
​with Beginner's Group at 7pm