have nests that are a single comb, usually less than 25cm across.have distinctive red-brown, white and black bands on the abdomen.are larger than European honey bees, up to 2cm long.are often infested with varroa mites, or bee diseases that could harm Australia’s existing honey bee colonies or native bees.are smaller and less hairy than European honey bees, with more pronounced black and yellow stripes.originated in Indonesia, and are now established in northern Queensland around Cairns.The key exotic species that pose a risk to Australia are: It can be hard to distinguish exotic species from Australia’s existing bees, so any signs of bees entering Australia should be reported. What to look forīees can arrive on imported goods, including vehicles and machinery, and on the conveyances and containers they come in. Import shipments may need to be treated and certified, so before you import, check our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
To keep exotic bees out of Australia, never ignore Australia’s strict biosecurity rules. It operates at ports around Australia to quickly find any swarms of bees that have stowed away on ships and come ashore. The National Bee Pest Surveillance Program is one component of bee biosecurity activities. Exotic bee species and the diseases and parasites they could bring therefore put many fruiting crops at risk.Īustralia has an active biosecurity partnership funded by government and industries, including crop industries, to protect our bees. Protecting the health of Australia’s honey bees is a key biosecurity priority because as well as honey and other bee products, many crops rely on bees for pollination. They are poor at producing honey and some are aggressive, robbing honey from European honey bees and taking over their hives. Swarms of exotic bees can bring mites or other pests and diseases that could damage our healthy colonies. Keep it outĮxotic bee species are a threat to the healthy populations of European honey bees we have in Australia, and could also cause damage to Australian native species of pollinators. If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance. Left is Asian honey bee, right is the giant honey bee.Īustralian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, provides an overview of the risks posed by exotic bees How they spread: Bees can stow away on ships, boats and the cargo and containers they carryĪt risk: Australia’s honey bees and the crops that they pollinateĮxotic bee species look similar to everyday honey bees (centre) but can carry pests and diseases, or take over our honey bee hives. Where they're from: Asia, Africa, Middle East, North and South America International Symposium on Xylella fastidiosaĮxotic to Australia, Asian honey bee under management around Cairnsįeatures: A number of bee species (Apis spp.) from overseas that could disrupt honey bees and bring bee diseases and parasites.Measures for seeds for sowing under the Khapra beetle urgent actions.Measures for sea containers under the khapra beetle urgent actions.Measures for plant products under the khapra beetle urgent actions.Urgent actions to protect against khapra beetle.Cyst nematodes of grains and vegetables.
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