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South Australia Varroa Detection Varroa mites have been detected in hives in South Australia, east of Waikerie, during routine PIRSA surveillance. Hives from Queensland that moved into SA under permit… Read More
Apis cerana Port of Townsville A port worker reported a suspicious swarm within the Port of Townsville, on 2 January Biosecurity Queensland euthanised the swarm. Subsequent testing has confirmed it… Read More
Varroa Destructor Confirmed Lockyer Valley Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed positive identification of varroa mite (Varroa destructor) for the first time in Queensland. Initial samples were provided from a recreational apiary… Read More
Karyn Di Florio, Bee Biosecurity Officer for Agriculture Victoria Written with Victorian Beekeepers in mind The introduction to Australia of the exotic pest Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) will see the… Read More
CEO Report December 2024 AHBIC continues to work through the industry priorities. Over the last month we have met with areas of the federal department to progress the imported honey… Read More
Guidelines for Beekeepers AHBIC recommends the details listed in our Varroa Chemical Treatment Table are read in conjunction with this article, especially the requirement for each of the current range… Read More
AHBIC has had some fantastic support from the Export Council of Australia over recent months. Participating in an Export Ready Workshop tailored for the honey bee industry in Australia.… Read More
What beekeepers should Know! Tropilaelaps mercedesae(Tropi mites) mites are a growing concern for beekeepers around the world. We have included some resources from Project Apis m. and Honeybeepests.org to share… Read More
Chair Report November 2024 I welcome MJ Mortes to the AHBIC team. MJ is the Project support officer as part of Transition to Management. MJ has hit the ground running… Read More
CEO Report November 2024 November has been a busy month for the team with work continuing on the T2M, imported honey, National surveillance program and varroa treatment options consuming much… Read More
