The National Varroa Mite Management Program has gathered a collection of case studies sharing real experiences from beekeepers across Australia as they manage the impacts of Varroa mite. 

These stories, while anecdotal and not formal research, provide an honest look at what both recreational and commercial beekeepers — and Varroa Development Officers — have seen firsthand. They aim to help beekeepers understand what they might face and how others are adapting, though every situation will be different. 

Beyond the Hive is a series of video case studies where commercial beekeepers speak openly about discovering Varroa, the changes they’ve made to their operations, hive losses, lessons learnt and how they see the future of beekeeping. 

Case studies

Explore the case studies here https://www.varroa.org.au/case-studies 

Case studies will continue to be released during the life of the program, which winds up in February 2026. 

Acknowledgements

• The National Varroa Mite Management Program – www.varroa.org.au