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Sugar Shake Testing, Explained
Apr 2, 2018
Sugar Shake Testing, Explained
Apr 2, 2018
  • What is Sugar shaking?
  • When is a good time to perform a sugar shake?
  • What equipment is required for a sugar shake?
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Apr 2, 2018
How to perform a sugar shake test
Apr 2, 2018
How to perform a sugar shake test
Apr 2, 2018
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Apr 2, 2018
Apr 2, 2018
Varroa quiz
Apr 2, 2018

What do you know about varroa?

Take this short true-or-false quiz and be ready to identify this threat to honeybee health.

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Apr 2, 2018
How to make a DIY sugar shake jar
Apr 2, 2018
How to make a DIY sugar shake jar
Apr 2, 2018

Step-by-step instructions to make your own sugar shaker from a plastic jar and wire mesh

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Apr 2, 2018
What will a sugar shake test detect?
Apr 2, 2018
What will a sugar shake test detect?
Apr 2, 2018

Learn how to spot trouble 

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Apr 2, 2018
Varroa: the No. 1 Threat
Apr 2, 2018
Varroa: the No. 1 Threat
Apr 2, 2018

Australia is currently free of this deadly bee parasite. Here's how you can help keep it out.

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Apr 2, 2018
Have you recently seen a bumblebee?
Feb 9, 2018
Have you recently seen a bumblebee?
Feb 9, 2018

NSW DPI is currently investigating a suspect report of a Bumblebee in Sydney and needs your help to report suspect sightings and catch specimens. 

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Feb 9, 2018
Good news on government fees: no increase, better consultation
Sep 11, 2017
Good news on government fees: no increase, better consultation
Sep 11, 2017

After meetings with the state's major beekeeping organisations, including the ABA, the DPI has agreed to shelve proposals to increase registration fees for amateurs.

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Sep 11, 2017
BEE BIOSECURITY: Should the DPI abolish registration fees for amateurs? Have your say...
Jun 17, 2017
BEE BIOSECURITY: Should the DPI abolish registration fees for amateurs? Have your say...
Jun 17, 2017

The Department of Primary Industry is currently seeking submissions from beekeepers on two important biosecurity questions that AFFECT US ALL.

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Jun 17, 2017
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville – No. 17
Mar 2, 2017
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville – No. 17
Mar 2, 2017

In the two and half months since I last reported there have been no Asian bees found in Townsville.

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Mar 2, 2017
AHBIC newsletter - February 2017
Mar 2, 2017
AHBIC newsletter - February 2017
Mar 2, 2017
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Mar 2, 2017
Job Opportunity
Feb 22, 2017
Job Opportunity
Feb 22, 2017

Are you interested in becoming the state government's new Bee Biosecurity Officer?

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Feb 22, 2017
AHBIC newsletter - December 2016
Jan 20, 2017
AHBIC newsletter - December 2016
Jan 20, 2017
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Jan 20, 2017
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville – No. 16
Dec 19, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville – No. 16
Dec 19, 2016

Thought I would let you know that since the destruction of the tenth nest in November there have been no foraging Asian bees seen in Townsville.

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Dec 19, 2016
ABARES Report and Biosecurity Roundtable
Dec 8, 2016
ABARES Report and Biosecurity Roundtable
Dec 8, 2016

the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences have just released the survey of the beekeeping industry in Australia.

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Dec 8, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni In Townsville – No. 14
Nov 4, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni In Townsville – No. 14
Nov 4, 2016

Advice has been received that on 18 October, 2016 a very small cluster of Asian bees was found at Belgian Gardens. This is about 4 kms from the original find at the port and about 400 metres from a previous find in the neighbouring suburb of North Ward.

No varroa mites were found on the bees. This becomes 9POR.

Currently no foraging Asian bees are being seen.

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Nov 4, 2016
Apis cerana in Townsville – No. 13
Oct 25, 2016
Apis cerana in Townsville – No. 13
Oct 25, 2016

On 10 October, 2016 a small swarm of Asian bees was found at Castle Hill. This is not far from North Ward where foraging bees have been found and continue to be found. So beelining is still continuing there. There were no mites found on these bees so it is 8POR.

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Oct 25, 2016
Apis cerana And Varroa jacobsoni In Townsville – No. 12
Oct 5, 2016
Apis cerana And Varroa jacobsoni In Townsville – No. 12
Oct 5, 2016

Changes have been made to the previous biosecurity restricted zone that was declared around the Port of Townsville to now cover the entire Townsville City Council area.

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Oct 5, 2016
APIS CERANA AND VARROA JACOBSONI  IN TOWNSVILLE  – NO. 11
Oct 2, 2016
APIS CERANA AND VARROA JACOBSONI IN TOWNSVILLE – NO. 11
Oct 2, 2016

I would advise that a seventh detection of Asian bees (Apis cerana) has been found in Townsville in the eaves of a house on Friday 23 September. As there were no Varroa jacobsoni found in the nest it becomes 7POR (Premise of Relevance).

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Oct 2, 2016
Apis cerana & Varroa Jacobsoni in Townsville – Update No. 10
Sep 22, 2016
Apis cerana & Varroa Jacobsoni in Townsville – Update No. 10
Sep 22, 2016

I would advise that a sixth detection of Asian bees (Apis cerana) has been found in Townsville in a compost bin. As there were no Varroa jacobsoni found in the nest it becomes 6POR (Premise of Relevance).

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Sep 22, 2016
Apis cerana & Varroa Jacobsoni in Townsville – Update No. 9
Sep 9, 2016
Apis cerana & Varroa Jacobsoni in Townsville – Update No. 9
Sep 9, 2016

I would advise that a fifth detection of Asian bees (Apis cerana) has been made in Townsville on Tuesday 6 September. This was in an area, near 3POR and 4POR, where beelining has been taking place. No Varroa jacobsoni were found in the nest so this becomes 5POR.

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Sep 9, 2016
Apis cerana & Varroa Jacobsoni in Townsville – Update No. 8
Sep 3, 2016
Apis cerana & Varroa Jacobsoni in Townsville – Update No. 8
Sep 3, 2016

There have been no more reports of Apis cerana or Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville.

Feral nests of Apis mellifera continue to be found, destroyed and, where possible, the nests sent down to Brisbane for examination for mites. So far no mites, as we would expect.

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Sep 3, 2016
APIS CERANA AND VARROA JACOBSONI IN TOWNSVILLE – NO. 7
Aug 16, 2016
APIS CERANA AND VARROA JACOBSONI IN TOWNSVILLE – NO. 7
Aug 16, 2016

I would advise that another nest of Apis cerana has been found in Townsville. As there were no
Varroa jacobsoni found on them, this then becomes 4POR (Premise of Relevance).

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Aug 16, 2016
Volunteers Needed in Townsville for Varroa Eradication
Aug 12, 2016
Volunteers Needed in Townsville for Varroa Eradication
Aug 12, 2016

AHBIC is actively involved with the response and wants to see the industry become more involved by sending beekeepers to Townsville to assist in the response. It is crucial that the industry is seen as being proactive at this early stage.

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Aug 12, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville - No.6
Aug 12, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville - No.6
Aug 12, 2016
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Aug 12, 2016
Jul 22, 2016
Update: varroa mites found in Annandale Asian honey bee hive
Jul 22, 2016
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Jul 22, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville - No.4
Jul 22, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville - No.4
Jul 22, 2016
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Jul 22, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville - No.3
Jul 22, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville - No.3
Jul 22, 2016
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Jul 22, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville - No.2
Jul 13, 2016
Apis cerana and Varroa jacobsoni in Townsville - No.2
Jul 13, 2016

To date no further Asian bees, Apis cerana, have been found in Townsville.

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Jul 13, 2016
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