Australia has already spent over $100 million dealing with Varroa mite. Here’s what we can do next

The honeybee mite, Varroa destructor, finally breached Australia’s biosecurity defences four years ago, and is here to stay. Even more concerning, our standard treatments – such as specialised ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Beekeepers call for biopesticide known to target varroa mite to come to Australia

A new biopesticide to manage the bee-killing varroa mite has been developed. Researchers say it could help battle growing resistance to varroa treatments in Australia. Beekeepers are calling for the ...
Phys.org

Australian honeybees are under attack by mites and beetles. Here's how to keep your backyard hive safe

Australia's honeybees are facing an exceptional crisis. The tiny but devastating foreign pest Varroa destructor is steadily spreading across the country. The mite feeds on baby bees (larvae), ...

Spider venom and gene disruptors to target varroa mite destroying Australia's honey bee colonies

Queensland researchers are testing novel ways to kill varroa mites, which have developed a resistance to standard treatments.
Science Daily

Improved treatment timing reduces honey bee losses to Varroa mites

Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes, a new study reveals. Honey bee mortality can be ...
Phys.org

Australia has already spent more than $100 million dealing with Varroa mite. Here's what we can do next

The honeybee mite, Varroa destructor, finally breached Australia's biosecurity defenses four years ago, and is here to stay. Even more concerning, our standard treatments—such as specialized ...