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Varroa detected in Australia
max2:
Please read this press release:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-06-24/varroa-mite-detected-at-newcastle-port/101180446
This is not an ideal time to inspect hives in many parts of Australia...BUT if at all possible I urge beekeepers to check hives, do an Alcohol Wash if you are anywhere near the location.
I have written to the Federal Minister for Ag and hope that if enough beekeepers write, swift action will follow.
max2:
Here is a great instruction regarding an alcohol wash:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=how+to+do+an+alcohol+wash#kpvalbx=_zE21YoKXNN7Fz7sP04W9wAY16
Ben Framed:
Max that is big news, but not good news. I hope y'all have caught the situation in time. I have a question, does your country have wild bees, (feral hives), in the same area? If so, these could become 'uninhibited' breeding grounds for Varroa Destructor.
Phillip
The15thMember:
Oh man, hopefully you guys can somehow get it under control before it spreads. What a shame.
max2:
Hi Ben,
Newcastle is quite a long way away from us here and I'm not up with the local situation.
I would assume that there would be wild nests of honey bees in the forested areas near the port - say withing 5 km.
SHB have knocked the wild population here and I would expect a similar situation there.
The information is still poor. I understand that the swarm was found at the port but ...maybe on an arriving ship? I will keep you posted.
I have sent out e-mails to many beekeeping friends but mostly elderly they often don't use e-mails as a means of communication.
I'm partially deaf and hardly use the phone.
I will visit a good beekeeping friend who has connections with the beekeeping organisations.
max
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