Using a Treatment Plan for Varroa

The National Varroa Mite Management Program (NVMMP) has delivered numerous resources for beekeepers to better understand how to manage Varroa mite. All mite control programs promoted by the NVMMP are underpinned by best practice beekeeping and the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

IPM uses a variety of techniques and controls - cultural, mechanical and chemical - to manage hive health, including Varroa.

A Varroa Treatment Plan is an additional resource that can help beekeepers:

• keep track of specific details unique to their apiaries,

• streamline operations,

• chart a forward program of mite management,

• remove confusion, and

• potentially save time and money.

In this section, users will find several resources to help build their own customised Varroa Treatment Plans.

Beekeepers may choose to use the below PDFs or Excel spreadsheet to create their own customised plan. Different scenarios have been provided for different regions across Australia. Choosing a scenario similar to your region can help you get started in creating your own unique Varroa Treatment Plan.

A Varroa Treatment Plan includes information specific to your apiary including hive locations, weather, colony cycles, labour scheduling, income producing activities, existing treatment practices, costings and more. It’s best to include as much data as you have available.

Download the Varroa Treatment Plan Template and create your own customised Varroa Treatment Plan.

Remember too, you can create a Varroa Treatment Plan * for an entire operation, apiary or load of bees.

* Note: Further sample Treatment Plans for all states & territories are being developed and will be added as they become available.