Biosecurity E-ALERT
Asian Honey Bees (Apis Cerana) have been detected in the Port of Townsville in May 2019. Teams from Biosecurity Queensland are currently on the ground within the Townsville region conducting surveillance and monitoring for the pest.
Please see the E-ALERT link below for more information:
Qld Biosecurity E-Alert_Varroa_detection_June_2019.pdf
Information and example images of the Asian Honey bee can be found at the link below:
https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/biosecurity/animal-biosecurity-welfare/animal-health-pests-diseases/beekeeping-in-queensland/diseases-and-pests/asian-
Please report all sightings of the Asian Honey Bee (APIS Cerana) within the Townsville and surrounding region to:
Pest alert
Any bee coming into Australia may carry unwanted bee pests and diseases. If you suspect a new incursion of bees in an international airport or seaport, contact the Australian Government's Department of Agriculture and Water Resources on 1800 803 006. To report bees outside air or seaports contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23.
