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Mites taking the buzz out of Cardiff business

"If we aren't allowed bees back in Newcastle for months or years I'm not sure what this will do for business."

Newcastle Herald

Varroa's high price to our industry justifies extensive measures

It is undoubtedly a nervous time for beekeepers and anyone with a firm grasp on precisely how important bees are for natural ecosystems.

Newcastle Herald

Varroa on the move: second biosecurity zone set up

The minister said the discovery was not cause for alarm

Newcastle Herald

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Bee parasite in Hunter 'never been eradicated from a country before'

Australia was the only significant honey-producing country to be free of the varroa destructor mite.

Newcastle Herald

Where Have You Been Hive-ing- Thousands Of Stolen Bees Find Their Way Home

Thousands of bees stolen from a country estate have returned by themselves – after apparently fleeing their captors.

Zenger

New biosecurity zone set up after deadly varroa mite discovered at three more NSW properties

Properties with varroa mite have been discovered on the Mid North Coast, and at Newcastle and Seaham, as the destruction of beehives gets underway.

ABC News

Mite could indirectly threaten native bees

A ecologist says native bees and plants could suffer if the parasitic varroa mite found in NSW takes hold across the country.

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Deadly varroa mite has 'potential' to threaten Queensland's bee industry, authorities warn

Authorities are closely monitoring any impact on Queensland's bee populations amid a "worrying" interstate detection of the deadly honey bee parasite, varroa destructor.

ABC News

Bee parasite Varroa destructor a potential 'biosecurity crisis' and almond pollination risk

It will be an anxious few weeks for beekeepers and the billion-dollar Australian almond industry after a varroa mite outbreak in New South Wales.

ABC News

Queen bee breeder calls for stronger measures to avoid varroa sting

"They can kill all mine tomorrow if it could help the industry."

Newcastle Herald

Australian almond harvest in jeopardy as ‘Covid for bees’ strikes apiaries

Discovery of varroa mite at Newcastle port has led to NSW beehives being locked down with a potentially ‘devastating effect’ on crops

The Guardian - AU

Bee hive wipeout is crimping harvests as crisis enters new stage

The global honeybee crisis has reached alarming levels in Quebec’s blueberry pastures.

Tribune News Service

Christian Eriksen may have the answers to Newcastle United's problem area

The Dane is a free agent after leaving Brentford following a short term deal

Chronicle Live

Busy Bees nursery in Emersons Green turns around 'inadequate' rating in six months

Staff have worked "tirelessly" to improve the provision

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The New Daily

NSW bee industry prepares for ‘devastation’ following new parasite arrival

Honey producers say a bee lockdown in New South Wales to contain the spread of a destructive parasite will be “devastating” for their small businesses.

ABC News

What is varroa mite and how could it impact Australia's bee industry and food production?

The threat of varroa mite has put a spotlight on agriculture's reliance on bees. Here is everything you need to know about it.

Newcastle Herald

'Devastated': Hunter beekeepers destroy hives in bid to stop varroa disaster

Thousands of bees to be euthanised in Newcastle.

The Guardian - AU

What is the varroa mite and does it pose a threat? The deadly parasite that sent NSW into bee lockdown

The mite feeds on honeybees, leading to malformation and weakening. If untreated it could cause an entire colony to die

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Manchester Evening News

Christian Eriksen 'hours' away from decision and more Manchester United transfer rumours

Man Utd are eyeing up a deal for the Denmark international, although Brentford are still hopeful of retaining his services.

The Canberra Times

NSW Beekeeping shut down for two weeks Varroa mite parasite enters country for first time

Varroa Mite has been detected in Australia for the first time, locking down the beekeeping industry for two weeks, while the Department of Primary Industries scramble to contain the outbreak.

ABC News

Breeding bees better suited to rainforest areas a labour of love for Queensland couple

Breeding bees that can stand the test of time has been a passionate 10-year project for one north Queensland couple, who are now determined to breed bees that can thrive in a high-rainfall environment.

Liverpool Echo

Everton told they'd be 'in business' if they can sign Christian Eriksen

Kevin Campbell has heaped praise on Christian Eriksen

The Guardian - UK

Curran Hatleberg’s humid, hallucinatory images of the deep south

The photographer’s new work gets under the skin of the American south, capturing alligators, urban decay and a man with a beard of bees

Newcastle Herald

Bee industry on edge of crisis as Varroa mite Newcastle scare deepens

UPDATED: Newcastle at centre of Australian bee industry crisis

ABC News

Emergency orders in place across NSW to protect bee industry from deadly varroa mite parasite

The movement of bees within New South Wales is halted following the discovery of a deadly parasite at the Port of Newcastle with the potential to decimate the industry.

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