Education and Training
Education and training is a key part of the National Varroa Mite Management Program. Through this program, online and face to face training is being delivered nationally, along with a range of resources, to support beekeepers and pollination-reliant industries in the management of Varroa destructor.
Upcoming events
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Varroa Management face to face training
A one-day face to face workshop, Introduction to Varroa Mite Management has been developed and is being delivered nationally. It introduces the key aspects of understanding and managing Varroa mite to assist beekeepers to prepare for and manage this worldwide pest of honeybees.
The workshops are aimed at both commercial and recreational beekeepers and are being held across various locations in each state. They will provide beekeepers with the latest information on Varroa mite and managing varroa mite in your hives.
About the workshops
The FREE one-day workshop provides information on:
Understanding Varroa mite and its impacts
The importance of monitoring and treatment thresholds
Integrated pest management and Varroa
Chemical treatment options including organic options
Brood location, frame rotation and management
Best practice record keeping
There are a limited number of workshops to be delivered. Participants will need to register to attend.
Each workshop is free to attend and is presented by the Program’s accredited trainers.
No workshops near you?
If there are no workshops scheduled in your region, you are welcome to contact a Varroa Development Officer for advice.
Meet your trainers
Our team of NVMMP-accredited trainers is delivering Varroa Management Workshops across Australia. Click the buttons below to meet the trainers in your state.