Bee Pests, Diseases and Welfare

​​​​​​​​​​Notifiable Pests and Diseases​

Certain pests and diseases are classed as 'declared pests and diseases' or 'prohibited matter' under the Biosecurity Act 2019. Pests or diseases that fall under either of these categories must be reported to Biosecurity Tasmania as soon as possible following detection (or suspect detection). 

Pests and diseases that must be reported:

​ Pests:

Diseases:

How to Report​​​​

Notifiable pests and diseases must be reported to Biosecurity Tasmania by:

​​Non-Notifiable Pests​ and Diseases

The pests listed below are not notifiable, but if you find these in your apiary, they should be managed.  

Contact

Senior Biosecurity Officer (Apiary Biosecurity)

Julie Lupia
13 St Johns Ave,
New Town, TAS, 7008.
Mobile: 0467 805 968

Senior Biosecurity Inspector (Apiary Biosecurity)

Philip Godman
1-2 Rundle Road,
Devonport, TAS, 7310.
Mobile: 0499 526 762