"Growth begins with our pollinators.
​The importance of their biosecurity cannot be overstated"

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VARROA MITE - CURRENT SITUATION from Ag.Vic. ​

Testing for Varroa

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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.

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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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Next Meeting

Latest Bee info from Agriculture Victoria

Bee Swarm Problem?

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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.