Tasmania unveils preliminary plan to address varroa mite issue

The Tasmanian government has released a draft response plan regarding the varroa mite, indicating that eradication may not be feasible if the pest becomes widespread among feral bee populations. Varroa mites, which feed on honey bees, are significant threats to the beekeeping industry. Although the pest has been present in Australia since 2022, it has not yet been detected in Tasmania.