Varroa mite surveillance map

This map displays the number of beehive checks where varroa mite has and has not been detected in Queensland, including reports through the Bee 123 form.

About the map

Each rectangle on the map represents an area of about 100km2.

The map uses shading to show:

• where hive inspections have been reported
• the number of reports that did and did not detect varroa mite.

A white rectangle has had no reported hive inspections.

A coloured rectangle has had at least 1 reported hive inspection within it or within a 10km radius of it.

About the data

The map data:

• is updated daily
• includes hive health checks reported by beekeepers through the Bee 123 form
• includes government surveillance results from commercial and recreational apiary sites
• is de-identified so that individual addresses are not displayed.

Using the map

You can use the map to:

• find localities where varroa mite has been reported as present
• find localities where varroa mite has been reported as absent
• help make business decisions when planning to move hives to new locations.

How to move around the map

You can move around the map by:

• clicking and dragging with a mouse
• touching the screen (on a touchscreen device) and dragging with your finger
• using the arrow keys on your keyboard.

You can zoom in or out by:

• clicking or touching the + or – symbols
• touching the screen (on a touchscreen device) with 2 fingers and pinching in or out.

How to see the results for a locality

You can click or touch the magnifying glass symbol in the top right corner to search for a specific locality.

You can select a rectangle to view the total hive inspections and detections by:

• clicking on the rectangle with a mouse
• touching the rectangle (on a touchscreen device) with your finger.

View the map

View larger varroa mite surveillance map (this will open a new browser tab).