Varroa mite (arrowed) can cause hive destruction and spread bee viruses.
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Beekeepers have another tool at their disposal to fight Varroa mite, with the rollout of a new online training program.
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Launched and developed by the National Varroa Mite Management Program (NVMMP), the ‘Introduction to Varroa management’ course takes beekeepers through a range of online topics that help them prepare for the bee-afflicting mite.
Subjects include mite monitoring and surveillance, cultural and mechanical controls, synthetic and non-synthetic chemical use, record-keeping, safety measures and more.
Each topic can be typically completed in 15-30-minutes with beekeepers able to log back in at any time.
The NVMMP also provides beekeepers with regular electronic communications, online webinars and video learning resources.
To access the ‘Introduction to Varroa’ online course, go to www.varroa.org.au/online-training
For more information on the National Varroa Mite Management Program and other workshops, visit www.varroa.org.au
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