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Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) & Apis florea – Dampier WA Deformed wing virus (DWV) has been confirmed on a sample of Red Dwarf Honey Bee(RDHB) (Apis florea). The sample was… Read More
1,326 Days of Varroa Response Concluded Since 22 June 2022 until 6 February 2026 the national response to the Varroa incursion has been one of Australia’s largest plant pest responses… Read More
South Australia Varroa Update All of the hives from Queensland were subjected to surveillance, treated by PIRSA and have left the state as per their original permit requirements. WA hives… Read More
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
