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QBA's Climate Portal
Our climate portal has been designed specifically for the Queensland honey bee industry, with a goal to assist apiarists from recreational to commercial level to prepare for any climate/weather emergencies that may impact areas of the state.
Queensland is well known as the state that continues to suffer from extreme climate variances, impacting our state from season to season. From prolonged droughts to fires and flooding rains, we hope this portal provides a means for industry to access on-time relevant updates that may protect your beekeeping interests.
Where possible, we actively encourage all beekeepers in Queensland to become a member of the Queensland Beekeepers' Association Inc. The QBA is the industry body for beekeeping in Queensland and our ongoing efforts protect the welfare and interests of every apiarist in the state. Please support the association who advocates on behalf of all industry members. Click here to learn more about the QBA.
To complete a membership application, please visit our online application portal here.
The QBA's disclaimer of liability can be found at the base of this page.
QBA Climate Updates
Cyclones & Floods
| QDAF Disaster Impact Survey Report any damages or losses to your farm through the disaster impact survey. Reports to the survey help to determine the extent of the impacts and additional means of support during the recovery phase. Please note you will need to include date-stamped photos, which most mobile phone cameras do automatically. Click here to complete the survey. Please report all losses to livestock, pasture or forestry from the event. |
Queensland Reconstruction Authority | Disaster Funding Activations The Queensland Reconstruction Authority is the state's lead agency responsible for disaster recovery and resilience. The QRA website provides a comprehensive list of current and new disaster activations with key links to support services for impacted primary producers. Click here to visit the QRA Disaster Funding Activations interactive map. |
| Funding Support for Primary Producers Queensland primary producers impacted during disaster events may be eligible for low interest loans and grants to help them recover. The Queensland Rural Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is the lead agency that administers applications for financial assistance during times of natural disaster. |
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| Funding and Assistance for individuals The Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors administers community recovery support and services. If you reside in one of the impacted regions and have been impacted by disaster please click on the link below. |
| Queensland Road Closures The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads lists all current road closures and road work projects within the QLD Traffic website. During and after a significant weather event, please check your chosen route of travel before embarking on your road trip. Click here to visit the QLD Traffic website And remember. If it's flooded, forget it. |
Bushfires
| DAF Apiarists Fire Mapping Application The QBA have been in active consultation with DAF to design and publish an online map which is hoped to provide an additional means where apiarists may identify and track fire activity occurring near your apiaries. Click here to access DAF Apiarists Fire Mapping Portal The map allows beekeepers to:
WARNING: Beekeepers are advised that all warnings are issued by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service and your local ABC radio station. Click HERE to access fire warnings This map DOES NOT identify or illustrate current firefighting efforts being deployed to actively fight fires on the ground. |
 | Current Bushfire Warnings The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service website provides a wealth of information that will assist you in understanding any warnings and actions you should initiate as a result of a fire in your local area. Click here to access the QFES Current Bushfire Warnings and Incidents The QFES page also provides useful information that may help you to prepare for natural disaster events. In the event of a Fire CALL 000. |
| Understand the fire ratings in your area Please use the link below to learn more about the current fire danger ratings across Queensland. Click here to access the current Fire Danger Ratings for your area FACT: Did you know fire danger ratings don't reflect current fire bans or restrictions that may have be currently in place in your local area? Fire danger ratings advise you of the current level of preparedness for fire. This system is a national system across Australia. |
| Guidelines for using Bee Smokers The QBA has developed best practice guidelines for the use of bee smokers in consultation with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES). The guidelines have been developed to assist our industry (both recreational and commercial) as accessible procedures for the use of bee smokers. All beekeepers are urged to download this document and employ best practice provisions to mitigate risk of fires as a result of beekeeping activity. Where possible, the QBA strongly urges beekeepers to postpone all beekeeping activities requiring the use of a smoker during any total fire bans until such time as conditions improve. |
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| DAF Disaster Impact Survey Beekeepers who experience damage or loss due to bushfires, or other disaster events are encouraged to complete the Disaster Impact Survey. Data collected from the reports help to determine where and when additional assistance is needed to support the recovery needs of industry. Click here to complete the Disaster Impact Survey. QBA members experiencing any damage or loss as a result of bushfires are encouraged to contact the QBA for additional assistance and support. |
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| Emergency Road Closures Where possible, understand road closures that may be imposed as a result of fires impacting certain areas. The Queensland Traffic app and desktop portal is a handy reference tool to assist in planning your journey. Click here to access the TMR - Queensland Traffic website Officials may close roads with little to no notice in the instance where a fire is actively burning that may pose a threat to the safety of road users, and where fire crews need unobstructed access to establish containment lines or local command centres. |
 | Third Party Fire Maps Having the means to access information at your finger tips, helps you to make informed and educated decisions. Although the QBA strongly recommends following messaging from Queensland Fire and Emergencies Services during a fire emergency, the QBA has also identified and test driven a number of third party app/desktop sites that may provide you with additional information in relation to fires located in your area of concern. Bushfire.io is a third party app that covers:
*Please note: third party apps may malfunction from time to time. It is best to ALWAYS fact check fire warnings on the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service website. QBA does not endorse this app or its developers. Click here to access the Bushfire.io website and learn more about this system. |
Disclaimer of Liability The Queensland Beekeepers’ Association Inc does not warrant or accept any liability in relation to the quality, operability of the content in this guideline. This guideline provides general information only for purposes relating to the use of a bee smoker. The information, content and links in this document are not intended and should not be construed as advice. If the reader or any other person has a concern relating to fire risk and the use of a bee smoker, they should consult with the appropriate emergency agency in their jurisdiction. Information within this document may not constitute the most-up-to-date legal or other information. This document contains links to third-party websites. These links are embedded for the convenience of the reader, browser. |