Varroa Mite Management in Victoria

Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is now present in Australia, and the national strategy has shifted from elimination to management of the pest. It is important that beekeepers continue to monitor and manage varroa to protect honeybee health.

The VAA Varroa Hub is your central resource for varroa mite management in Victoria, with information to help you identify, understand and treat varroa mites in your hives. Left unmanaged, an infestation can collapse a hive within one to two years. 

Use the links below to explore the following topics:

• How to detect varroa mite: including alcohol wash testing and other methods
• Varroa mite treatment options: drone uncapping, oxalic acid, and more
• Q and A: answers to the most important varroa-related questions
• Resources: Further information from the National Varroa Mite Management program

The VAA relies on evidence-based, authoritative sources to ensure you have reliable, current guidance.

Start Here

Learn how to test for varroa mites in your hive and what to do if you find them in Victoria

Step by Step

Varroa mite treatment options and methods explained with instructions 

Q and A

Find answers to key questions covering detection, spread and management or submit your own 

Resources

Information from the National Varroa Mite Management Program