Dear Members, 

The West Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has issued a biosecurity alert giving notice of a detection of Red dwarf honey bees (Apis florea) at a Gas plant in Karratha WA. 

We encourage you to read the media release by clicking on the button below and familiarise yourself with the Biosecurity Alert collateral issued in response to the detection. 

DPIRD Media Release: Report sightings of Red dwarf honey bees

Red dwarf honey bee biosecurity alert.pdf

Please ensure you report all suspect biosecurity matters to the relevant jurisdiction. In Queensland, please call DAF 13 25 23.

All the best, 

Jo Martin