Using a Treatment Plan for Varroa

Since the introduction of Varroa mite in Australia, the National Varroa Mite Management Program (NVMMP) has detailed numerous mite control initiatives. All mite control programs promoted by the NVMMP are underpinned by the principle of Integrated Pest Management or IPM.

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

Whilst IPM can help beekeepers manage their hives, managing the mite can be more complex for larger beekeeping operations.

A Varroa Treatment Plan can help commercial beekeepers keep track of specific details unique to their apiary. A completed Varroa Treatment Plan can aid in streamlining operations and charting a forward program of mite management.

A Varroa Treatment Plan can also remove confusion and save time, money and re-work.

In addition to providing a snapshot of your colonies, Varroa Treatment Plans can also help beekeepers better understand the individual rhythms of their hives.

In this section, users will find several resources to help build their own customised 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 much more.

To ensure your Varroa Treatment Plan is as refined as possible, it’s best to include as much data as you have available.

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