Varroa mite alert
Queensland joins all other Australian states and territories in the transition to management of varroa mite.
Topics
Detections
Information about varroa mite detections in Queensland.
Check your hives
Learn how to check honey bee hives for varroa mite and report your checks even if you do not find any suspect mites.
Report suspected varroa mite
Find out how to take a sample and report suspect cases of varroa mite.
Surveillance map
Find suburbs where varroa mite has been reported as present or absent in hives.
Manage
Learn how Queensland is transitioning to managing varroa mite.
Signs and symptoms
Find out more about varroa mite, including its description, distribution, impacts and management.
Support for beekeepers
Find out what support and opportunities are available to beekeepers and how to leave the industry.