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LINKBee parasite varroa mite detected in Narrabri,
new emergency zone declaredThe deadly parasite that has affected honey bee populations has been detected hundreds of kilometres from initial sites in Newcastle, with a new emergency zone in north-west New South Wales.
The varroa mite has been detected in Narrabri, with the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) linking it to previously known cases in Newcastle.
Acting Chief Plant Protection Officer Chris Anderson said the affected honey bee hives were stored for several months next to an already affected hive in Newcastle before being moved to Narrabri.
A new emergency zone has been declared around the Narrabri property.
NSW DPI had now established emergency zones around 19 infested premises since the varroa mite was first identified.
Dr Anderson said that with close epidemiological links in all cases, the apiary industry had a good opportunity to eradicate the threat.
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