Varroa mite alert

Queensland joins all other Australian states and territories in the transition to management of varroa mite.

Queensland remains free of varroa mite.

Topics

Port of Brisbane detection

In February 2024, Varroa jacobsoni was found in a sentinel beehive at the Port of Brisbane.

Check hives

Learn how to check honey bee hives for varroa mite and report your checks even if you do not find any suspect mites.

Report suspected varroa mite

Find out how to report suspected cases of varroa mite.

Report hive check

Report any checks you've made on your hives, even if you don't find any suspected mites.

Surveillance map

Find suburbs where varroa mite has been reported as absent or not present in hives.

Prevent

How beekeepers can prevent the spread of varroa mite in Queensland.

Manage

Learn how Queensland is transitioning to managing varroa mite.

Signs and symptoms

Varroa mite is an invasive animal in Queensland and is classified as prohibited matter under Queensland legislation.