Varroa Mite Risk During Pollination Heightening Beekeepers' Anxiety

The risk of varroa mite spreading increases as hives are moved for pollination. Lengthy drought conditions have impacted bee populations and honey production in South Australia this year. Beekeepers are anxious to keep the bee-killing parasite varroa mite out of the state as hives are brought in for almond pollination. Authorities say strict measures are in place for the movement of hives around the country, but urge beekeepers to prepare for the spread of varroa.