HAL-Non-chemical and minimum chemical use options for management of varroa

AgriFutures Australia

  • Project code: PRJ-005718

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Monday, June 28, 2010

  • Project completion date: Saturday, September 1, 2012

  • National Priority: HBE-Improve understanding of pollination strategies that impact crop yields and improve hive health

Summary

Raise awareness among the honeybee industry particpants of non-chemical and minimum chemical use options in Australia for management of Varroa.
Workshop will be funded by HAL, with RIRDC as administrator/coordinator

Program

Honey Bee

Research Organisation

AgriFutures Australia

Objective Summary

1. Review of existing non-chemical and chemical options for management of Varroa
2. identification of research projects needed to enhance non-chemical management of Varroa in Australia