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World's worst bee-killing parasite found in Queensland

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Varroa destructor mite has been found in southern Queensland, the first detection of the world's worst bee-killing parasite in the state.

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Destructive mite detected in Queensland for the first time

The varroa destructor, a parasite mite that attacks and feeds on honey bees, has been detected in Queenslan...

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World's worst bee-killing parasite found in Queensland

Varroa destructor mite has been found in southern Queensland, the first detection of the world's worst bee-killing parasite in the state.

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Bee Pest Detected In Lockyer Valley - southburnett.com.au

A varroa mite parasite on the back of a honey bee (Photo: USDA-ARS/Steve Ausmus) March 5, 2025 Biosecurity Queensland is testing samples from beehives in the Lockyer Valley after fears the Varroa destructor mite has crossed the NSW border into Queensland. A spokesperson said initial samples from a recreational apiary had returned a positive diagnostic result for the mite. Further samples from recreational and commercial apiaries have been collec…

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Beekeepers say varroa mite in Queensland's salad bowl was 'inevitable'

Biosecurity Queensland discovers the destructive varroa mite. Learn how beekeepers are preparing and managing the threat in Lockyer Valley.

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