Varroa mite surveillance map

This map shows the number of beehive checks where varroa mite (Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) has been reported through the Bee 123 form as:

• present within a 10km radius of each detection
• absent in each locality.

About the map

The number of detections listed in each locality on the map are within a 10km radius of the positive detection and do not represent the number of positive detections per locality.

The data:

• is updated daily
• comes from beekeepers who report their hive health check using the Bee 123 form
• includes government surveillance results from commercial and recreational apiary sites
• is de-identified and individual addresses are not displayed.

Use the map

Use the map to:

• find localities where varroa mite has been reported as present in beehives within a 10km radius
• find localities where varroa mite has been reported as absent
• help make business decisions when planning to move hives to new locations.

You can:

• search for a specific locality
• browse the map by clicking, dragging or pinching using your cursor or fingers
• filter by present or absent, 4 months, 8 months, 12 months or all time (since July 2022) by expanding 'Layers' and selecting or deselecting the options.