Beekeepers free to move hives into Vic

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.

SINCE last Monday, beekeepers with Victorian registered hives have been able to apply for a permit to move their hives from New South Wales into Victoria.

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