Join Joshua D’Ambrosio to learn about honey bees and how to manage varroa mite. He’ll cover practical strategies for hive health, signs to watch for, and steps to protect your bees. The session is aimed at gardeners and beekeepers looking for clear, hands-on guidance to support thriving hives.
Honey Bees & Varroa Mite Management
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Joshua D’Ambrosio is a Varroa Development Officer with PIRSA (Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia) and an accredited trainer under the National Varroa Mite Management Program. He works closely with beekeepers and communities to address one of the most significant threats to honeybees worldwide, the Varroa mite, and to build awareness and practical capability to protect pollinators.
In addition to his role with PIRSA, Joshua is the beekeeper at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia, managing the beehive located near The Diggers Shop at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Through this role, he engages with passionate advocates for pollinators and supports initiatives that promote their health and wellbeing.
As part of the National Varroa Mite Transition to Management Program, Joshua delivers community presentations on honeybees, beekeeping, and Varroa mite management. He is enthusiastic about collaborating with the Diggers Club community to strengthen knowledge, resilience, and stewardship for honeybees and other pollinators.
