Varroa mite detected at Mooney Mooney
NSW Department of Primary Industries has confirmed a new varroa mite infestation at Mooney Mooney, following recent detections on the Peninsula.
The Department's response coordinator Dr Chris Anderson said the detections were a testament to the extensive tracing and surveillance work being undertaken, by beekeepers and DPI, to manage the outbreak.
"The recent detection on the Central Coast has meant the Department is now concentrating its varroa response surveillance activities into the northern suburbs of Sydney, to ensure the infestation is localised and that there is no mite population in the area.
"We know that this is a difficult time for impacted beekeepers, but controlling and eradicating this destructive mite is critically important to NSW and Australia.
"Changes in the number of infected premises are expected at this stage in the response.
"However what is encouraging is that these mites are being found quickly.
"We thank beekeepers and the community for their cooperation with the response."
For more information, visit the DPI website www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/varroa or call 1800 084 881.
SOURCE:
Media release, 21 Mar 2023
Chris Anderson, DPI