Beekeeper

You own or look after European honey bee hives.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Keep your equipment clean. Know how to identify pests and diseases. Report anything unusual.

You can keep your bees healthy. Protect other hives, honey production and the vital role of bees for agriculture.

Be aware

Know the risks. These are a threat to your industry, the environment and our way of life.

Bee pests

Watch for signs of these pests. They can have a serious effect on honey bees in Australia.

Notifiable diseases

You must report any signs of these diseases. What to look for and who to contact.

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Agriculture Victoria

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you must take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

A quick guide

Six easy ways you can protect your honey bees.

Bee biosecurity

An overview of the industry and risks to bee health. Your role and what government is doing to help.

BeeConnected app

You can use this mobile app to share hive location data. It will connect you with farmers and crop sprayers.

Online training

Learn about bee biosecurity. This course is free if you are a registered beekeeper.

Plan your approach

Not sure where to start? These industry manuals and training can help.

Report a concern

Resources

Learn more about bee biosecurity. These resources can help.

Case study

Varroa mite in Victoria. How government and industry can work together to respond to honey bee pests.

Our bee industry

An overview of the honey bee industry in Australia.