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
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
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