Dear Members, 

Biosecurity Queensland have confirmed the Movement Control Order (MCO) previously in place restricting the movement of honey bees within the control area has expired as of Saturday 31 August 2024. 

Following the detection of varroa mite (Varroa jacobsoni) and Asian honey bees (Apis cerana) at the Port of Brisbane in February 2024, Biosecurity Queensland have now lifted the restrictions on movements and  beekeepers may now freely move their bees and beekeeping equipment throughout the state of Queensland. 

Beekeepers are asked to continue to monitor for varroa mite at a minimum of 16 weeks using the alcohol wash method and report their results to the Bee 123 portal. 

Please report any unexpected hive deaths, deformed bees or irregular or suspicious bees to Biosecurity Queensland immediately by calling 13 25 23.

For further information, please visit:

Biosecurity Queensland - Port of Brisbane information

All the best, 

Jo Martin.