Breaking news from the NSW DPI Varroa Mite Response: 9 new infested premises have been identified across the Newcastle and Central Coast Emergency Zones, bringing the total number of infested premises to 131 since Varroa mite was first identified in June 2022.
The newly identified infested premises are located at Glen William, Brookfield, Loxford, Sawyers Gully, Yarramalong, Woy Woy, Koolewong, Umina Beach, and Horsfield Bay. To combat the spread of this invasive pest, a new Emergency Order (no. 7 2023) has been issued, and the NSW DPI will begin euthanising all managed bee hives and equipment on the infested premises with the assistance of the owners.
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