Varroa Mite Detected Near Coffs Harbour in NSW, Biosecurity Zone Established

Varroa Mite Detected Near Coffs Harbour in NSW, Biosecurity Zone Established
Varroa mite bee parasite. Vera Kuttelvaserova/Adobe Stock
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A new biosecurity zone has been set up northwest of Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales (NSW) mid-north coast after the latest detection of the destructive varroa mite.

The infested bee hives were found at a property in Nana Glen, located outside the existing biosecurity zones, bringing the total number of infested premises (IPs) to 43.

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