Report Honey Bee Mite Surveillance Results

Beekeeper Registration (Brand) ID. Your beekeeping brand ID, e.g. WA8, is issued upon registration with the department (it's a legal requirement for keeping honey bees in Western Australia).

To check if you are registered, the WA Brand and PIC Register can be searched by hive brand or beekeeper: https://brandssearch.dpird.wa.gov.au/beekeeper.html

To register as a beekeeper in WA, visit our webpage on Your responsibilities as a beekeeper or call the department's Brands Office on 1300 926 547.

Date of apiary surveillance activity

Apiary postcode

Approximately how many beehives are located at this apiary?

How many hives were tested using the alcohol (or detergent) washing method?

For more information on alcohol washing, visit beeaware.org.au/surveillance-for-exotic-pests.

How many hives were tested using the sugar shake method?

For more information on sugar shaking, visit beeaware.org.au/surveillance-for-exotic-pests.

How many hives were tested using the drone uncapping method?

For more information on drone uncapping, visit beeaware.org.au/surveillance-for-exotic-pests.

Did you find any suspected mites (e.g. Varroa or Tropilaelaps mites) during these surveillance activities?

Yes

No

You have indicated you found exotic mites. Have you reported these mites by calling the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881? All suspected cases of mites must be immediately reported.

Yes

No

Adult female Varroa mites are oval, flat, red-brown coloured mites. They are approximately 1.1 mm long and 1.5 mm wide (slightly larger than a poppy seed). Tropilaelaps mites are also red-brown, but are smaller: around 1 mm long and 0.5-1 mm wide. If you find exotic mites during apiary surveillance activities, keep the sample and immediately call the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881. Visit beeaware.org.au/varroa-mites to learn more about exotic honey bee mites.

Visit beeaware.org.au/varroa-mites to learn more about exotic honey bee mites.

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