# Event Details - **Event Name**: SA Varroa Mite - Adelaide Hills Community Update (Gumeracha) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+09:30) - **Event Description**: Join us for an exclusive face-to-face event where we will be discussing the latest updates on Varroa and recent Adelaide Hills detections.About this EventSA Varroa Mite - Adelaide Hills Community Update and Management Plan Workshop (Gumeracha) with live VDO Q&AJoin us for an exclusive face-to-face event where we will be discussing the latest updates on Varroa and information around South Australia's recent detections along with reviewing the steps in developing custom management / treatment plans. This live event is designed specifically for the Adelaide Hills region.This event is free to attend and is presented by PIRSA Varroa Development Officers (VDO's).We'll cover:The basics and quick review of Varroa mite biology and behaviour.Discuss the impacts to the European Honeybee Apis mellifera.Information on the recent detections confirmed across the state and specifically in the Adelaide Hills.We'll share valuable information on how to protect your beehives and tips around IPM (Integrated Pest Management), not necessarily Varroa specific.Resources: In addition to the reference materials provided at the session, it's recommended that you review the document below for further information on Varroa and management ongoing.A Guide to Varroa ManagementThe update will feature live in-person presentations and a Q&A session where you can ask our experts any burning questions you may have. This is a fantastic opportunity to stay informed and connected with the Adelaide Hills beekeeping community.LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE - Don't miss out!Registration is a must to assist us with catering and venue logistics.📍 Where: Torrens Valley Community Centre, 45 Albert Street GUMERACHA SA 5233📅 Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026⏰ Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm🎟 Cost: Free, seats are limited!Carparking: FREE onsite carparking is available between the Community Centre and the oval, including wheelchair access.Access: Enter via the Community Centre's main entrance (rear of the library building), we'll be meeting in the main function room.Light refreshments (tea/coffee/water/biscuits) will be supplied.______________________________________________________________________________________________________** EXTRA LEARNING **To maximise your learning opportunity especially if you have not attended 1 or more of the National Varroa Mite Management workshops, or would simply like to review the basics in Varroa Mite biology, behaviour and impacts on the honeybee - It is advised you complete the VARROA BASICS - Online Training before attending.This online short course is expected to take 30 minutes to complete.______________________________________________________________________________________________________DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?Please provide questions to email, pirsa.beebiosecurity@sa.gov.au or ask them at the session.Photograph Credit: Alexander Wild, The University of Texas, Austin - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gumeracha/sa-varroa-mite-adelaide-hills-community-update-gumeracha/100001985242800658 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com.au%2Fe%2Fsa-varroa-mite-adelaide-hills-community-update-gumeracha-tickets-1985242800658 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gumeracha - **state**: SA - **country**: Australia - **location**: Torrens Valley Community Centre - **lat**: -34.8219604 - **long**: 138.8859863 - **full address**: Torrens Valley Community Centre, 45 Albert Street, Gumeracha, Australia ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Primary Industries and Regions SA - PIRSA (https://allevents.in/org/primary-industries-and-regions-sa-pirsa/17746091) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7c75ae6e912519c22d19a0cf42498f100929e02b7b3cd0fbe7b92d84bce01864-rimg-w1200-h675-dc905f2e-gmir.jpg?v=1774099910 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/572f73e425efebf033164df3e5dee99d4b2f74280ddb656aeaab9d429cbe5372-rimg-w400-h400-dc2f1b15-gmir.jpg?v=1774099910 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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