ABOUT 1.1 millimetres long and 1.7 mm wide, Varroa mite is a threat to honey bees. All Victorian beekeepers are encouraged to record all hive movements, inspections and the results of testing in BeeMAX following the first detection of Varroa mite in Victoria near Mildura. Photo: SUPPLIED.
Lizzie Hallam
AGRICULTURE Victoria has confirmed Varroa mite has been detected for the first time in Victoria at a property in Nangiloc near Mildura.