Battle to halt spread of pest

VARROA mite is on the march across NSW – with Sunraysia, and all Victoria, are in the firing line.

Only the Murray River separates Victoria’s bee industry from disaster as government and industry scramble to establish a last line of defence.

Mildura-based apiarists are increasingly concerned at the risk of their hives being stranded in NSW and are doing everything they can to close ranks.

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