Chair Report – February 2023
27 February 2023Welcome to Bianca Giggins, our Varroa Coordinator. Bianca has been busy learning AHBIC processes and systems and is now heavily involved in the varroa response. You can thank Bianca for… Read More
Chair Report – February 2023
“Buzz About Bees” DAF Hermitage Schools Plant Science Competition
22 February 2023The annual DAF Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Competition is open to all primary and secondary students, from years prep to 12, Australia wide. The Queensland Government, Department of… Read More
Managing an outbreak of American foulbrood
22 February 2023Author: Jessica Bikaun (née Moran), Project Officer (Bees), Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia Recently I had the pleasure of speaking at the Western Australian Apiarists’ Society… Read More
Bee Biosecurity in Tasmania Bids Fond Farewell and Warm Welcome
22 February 2023In late December 2022, Karla Williams moved on from her role as Senior Biosecurity Officer (Apiary Biosecurity) with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas). As the… Read More
AHBIC Industry Update 18 – 243 days of response
19 February 2023Varroa Response Update New Detections in the Blue Zone (GEZ) On the 18th February, 2023 the NSW DPI announced new detections in Taree and Wherool Flat, approximately 130km north of… Read More
AHBIC Industry Update 17 – 239 days of response
16 February 2023Varroa Response Update New Detections Two new infested premises have been confirmed bringing the total number of IP’s to 114. The new cases are at properties located in Tea Gardens… Read More
Industry Update 16 – 233 days of response (10th February 2023)
10 February 2023Varroa Response Update Surveillance (purple) Zone Extensive efforts continue within the PURPLE ZONES, noting surveillance by the DPI teams throughout the last four months has contributed to the vast majority… Read More
Varroa Update 15 : 4 New Detections and Emergency Order No.36
31 January 2023Incursion Update 15 from the Varroa Coordinator Tuesday 31 January marks 223 days of Varroa Response. January has been a busy month and there has been tremendous dedication from the… Read More
Industry Update – Blue Zone Paper & 215 days of response
24 January 2023Blue Zone freedom paper The NSW Varroa eradication program has now been operating for 215 days. Restrictions on beekeepers’ operations and movements are still in place for NSW beekeepers. The… Read More
NATIONAL VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN FIGHT AGAINST VARROA MITE IN NSW.
20 January 2023All States and Territories across Australia have reached a unanimous agreement declaring the NSW General Emergency (Blue) Zone Varroa mite free. AHBIC has been working hard with the jurisdictions since… Read More