Bee destruction starts and NSW-wide freeze on bee movement after Varroa mite detection in Port of Newcastle

By Ian Kirkwood and Mathew Perry
Updated June 29 2022 - 9:01am, first published June 27 2022 - 11:24am
TARGET: Varroa mites. Picture: Queensland Department of Primary Industry
TARGET: Varroa mites. Picture: Queensland Department of Primary Industry

BEEKEEPERS in the Upper Hunter are facing a nervous wait for updates following the detection of a deadly parasite at hives near the Port of Newcastle last Wednesday.

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