Properties Across 3 Aussie States Raided in Varroa Mite Probe

The raids are part of a broader probe aimed at determining how the varroa mite, a significant threat to the beekeeping industry, entered the country.

Varroa mite bee parasite. Vera Kuttelvaserova/Adobe Stock

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have raided several properties across three states as part of an investigation into the arrival of the deadly varroa mite in Australia, according to the bee industry.

The varroa mite has attacked honeybees in Australia since 2022, posing a significant threat to the insect and the nation’s honey.