Review of Bee Health

Varroa mite discovery in Townsville could put the bite on northern queen bee breeders [Australia]

July 8, 2016

From: ABC News | Rural

By Charlie McKillop

Movement restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the devastating varroa mite could prevent queen bee production by one of Queensland’s largest breeders.

North Queensland apiarist Graham Armstrong sends queen bees to hives across Australia at times when they are not readily available elsewhere.

Mr Armstrong said there was a real possibility the ‘precautionary’ 10-kilometre control zone could be extended and, if that were to be the case, it would have far-reaching implications for the industry.

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