Predicted+economic+effects+(OW)

It is considered and inevitability that Varroa will make its way into Australia, assessments of potential losses are an important part of drawing up effective practices and policies for when an outbreak occurs.

It is predicted that Australia will sustain losses of up to $50 million dollars per year in the agriculture sector as a result of Varroa Destructor infestation (Cook, D. C. et al, 2007). It would cost the Livestock industry around $8.5 million per year to cover the cost of the fertiliser required to counteract Varro’s effect. This figure excludes cost such as transport and application expenses. (Department of Natural Resources &Water, 2007).

Though it is considered inevitable that Varroa will make its way into Australia It is estimated that if the mite was prevented from entering Australia for 30 years, well over $55 million year would be avoided economic costs with every passing year (Cook, D. C. et al, 2007)

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