SA Varroa Mite - Mid North Community Update (Clare)

Join us for an exclusive face-to-face event where we will be discussing the latest updates on Varroa and recent Mid North detections.

SA Varroa Mite Detection – Mid North Community Update (Clare) with live VDO Q&A

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 Clare 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 Mid North and Southern Flinders Ranges regions.

At this session, you’ll learn:

• The current situation in South Australia specifically across the Mid North and Southern Flinders Ranges regions
• 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 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.

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE - Don't miss out!

Registration is a must to assist us with venue logistics.

📍 Where: PIRSA Regional Office (Clare), 70 Farrell Flat Road CLARE SA 5453

📅 Date: Friday 6 March 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00am to 12:00noon

🎟 Cost: Free, seats are limited!

Carparking: Street/Roadside parking is available on either White Hutt Road or Farrell Flat Road.

Access: Enter the compound via the pedestrian gate(s), press buzzer for access. We'll be meeting in the main conference room within the main office building on the corner.

Light refreshments (tea/coffee/water/biscuits) 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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Photograph: Mark Jesser, 2025, National Library of Australia