PHOTO: Western Plains hives are still clear for now
Experts are warning Western Plains beekeepers to remain vigilant of the devastating Varroa destructor (Varroa mite) parasite following a new outbreak along the north coast of NSW.
The new infection sites are confirmed to be at Mooney Mooney, Clarence Town, Mitchell’s Flat and Booral.
“It’s critical that beekeepers continue to conduct the required alcohol washing of their hives every sixteen weeks and that they report the results to NSW DPI,” said a spokesperson from the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
“Although there haven’t been any recent detections of Varroa mite in the Western Plains region, beekeepers there should remain vigilant like all beekeepers across the state…