Protecting Our Bees: Managing the Varroa Mite Threat

Varroa mite is changing the way Australian beekeepers care for their hives—and understanding how to manage it has never been more important.Rach Z speaks with Dimitri Marcosis, President of the Ipswich and West Moreton Beekeepers Association, about the impact Varroa is having on hobbyists and commercial beekeepers.Dimitri explains how the parasite weakens bees, why numbers can increase as hives become more active in spring and what happens when an infestation is left unmanaged.He also shares details of a free field day at Pine Mountain, where participants will learn about the life cycles of bees and Varroa before seeing a practical demonstration of non-chemical control methods.Registration is required and includes a catered lunch. Visit honey.org.au for further information.Voices of Greater Springfield is a Radio Springfield City Production. www.radiospringfieldcity.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.