SA Varroa Mite – Fleurieu Peninsula Community Update (Victor Harbor)

Join us for an exclusive face-to-face event where we'll be discussing the latest updates on Varroa and recent Fleurieu Peninsula detections.

SA Varroa Mite – Fleurieu Peninsula Community Update (Victor Harbor)

The spread of varroa mite continues to impact beekeepers and our wider community, staying informed has never been more important.

Join us for an exclusive face-to-face Community Update Event in collaboroation with the City of Victor Harbor to hear the latest information on varroa mite detections and management, local impacts, and what it means for backyard and commercial beekeepers, growers, and the broader community. This live event is designed specifically for the Fleurieu Peninsula region.

At this session, you’ll learn:

• The current situation in South Australia specifically across the Fleurieu Peninsula region.
• How varroa mite affects bee health and pollination.
• What beekeepers need to do now.
• Practical steps for monitoring and management.
• Where to access support and resources.

The event will include live presentations from PIRSA's Varroa Development Officer followed by an interactive Q&A session, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with us to have your questions addressed. This is an excellent opportunity to stay informed and connected with South Australia’s beekeeping community - individuals dedicated to protecting our bees and supporting local agriculture. We look forward to your participation.

📍 Where: Victor Harbor Council Chambers, 1 Bay Road VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211

📅 Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026

⏰ Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

🎟 Cost: Free, seats are limited!

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE - Don't miss out!

Registration is a must to assist us with venue/event logistics.

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

Access: Enter via the Civic Centre's main entrance, we'll be meeting in the main function room.

Included: Light refreshments 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: Alexander Wild, The University of Texas, Austin