On the 29th June, a colony of Asian honey bees (Apis cerana) was detected in a container stand at Port Townsville, Queensland. The hive contained approximately 5000 bees with their queen. On inspection of the hive two Varroa mites – Varroa jacobsoni – were found.
Beekeepers' hives destroyed by fire
Biosecurity Compliance Requirements for the NSW Apiary Industry
NSW Department of Primary Industries acts in partnership with industry and other public sector organisations to foster profitable and sustainable development of primary industries in New South Wales. The department delivers a wide range of services to primary industries and rural communities. Services to the beekeeping industry include research, development, education, training, biosecurity, compliance and diagnostic.