Following the detection of varroa mite in Newcastle, one new location near Calga, NSW has been found.
This means the Biosecurity (Varroa Mite) Emergency Order has been updated and one additional 10km eradication zone, 25km surveillance zone and 50km biosecurity zone have been implemented.
Check the updated map and new emergency order at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/varroa
Local Land Services NSW Hunter Local Land Services Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Australian Native Bee Association NSW Department of Primary Industries