SA Varroa Mite Detection – Adelaide Hills Community Update (Gumeracha)

SA Varroa Mite Detection – Adelaide Hills Community Update (Gumeracha) with live VDO Q&A

Join us for an exclusive face-to-face event where we will be discussing the latest updates on Varroa and information around South Australia's recent detections. This live event is designed specifically for the Adelaide Hills region.

This event is free to attend and is presented by PIRSA Varroa Development Officers (VDO's).

We'll cover:

• The basics and quick review of Varroa mite biology and behaviour.
• Discuss the impacts to the European Honeybee Apis mellifera.
• Information on the recent detections confirmed at Salt Creek and Taratap in the Limestone Coast, Sellicks Hill in the southern Fleurieu, Waitpinga and Woodside in the Adelaide Hills.
• We'll share valuable information on how to protect your beehives and tips around IPM (Integrated Pest Management), not necessarily Varroa specific.

The update will feature live in-person presentations and a Q&A session where you can ask our experts any burning questions you may have. This is a fantastic opportunity to stay informed and connected with the Adelaide Hills beekeeping community.

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE - Don't miss out!

Registration is a must to assist us with catering and venue logistics.

When: Tuesday 9 December 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Where: Torrens Valley Community Centre, 45 Albert Street, GUMERACHA SA 5233

Carparking: FREE onsite carparking is available, including wheelchair access.

Access: Enter through the main entrance, we'll be meeting in one of the function rooms.

Light refreshments (tea/coffee/water/snacks) will be supplied.

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** EXTRA LEARNING **

To maximise your learning opportunity especially if you have not attended 1 or more of the National Varroa Mite Management workshops, or would simply like to review the basics in Varroa Mite biology, behaviour and impacts on the honeybee - It is advised you complete the VARROA BASICS - Online Training before attending.

This online short course is expected to take 30 minutes to complete.

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

Please provide questions to email, pirsa.beebiosecurity@sa.gov.au or ask them at the session.

Photograph Credit: Mark Jesser, 2025, National Library of Australia