National Varroa Mite Management Program Webinar - 17 September 2024

The National Varroa Mite Management Program and Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) are co-hosting a free webinar to provide an update on the rollout of the Transition to Management program and to talk about the springtime challenges ahead and the monitoring actions beekeepers should be undertaking to minimise future impacts of varroa mite. 

Talking in detail about the WHAT, WHY & WHEN of Spring monitoring for Varroa, presenter Rod Bourke, Bee Biosecurity Officer NSW DPIRD, will cover topics including: 

• Critical importance of monitoring levels 
• Determining the right monitoring frequency  
• Sample selection - how many hives in an apiary? Why 300 bees in a sample? 
• Calculating mite loads from a sample 
• Common monitoring mistakes and how to avoid them 

When: Tuesday 17 September, 7pm - 8:30pm (AEST)

This webinar is FREE to attend and will be recorded.

Zoom link to join will be sent to registered attendees on the day of the webinar.