Honey Bee and Pollination Continuity Strategy

Following widespread consultation, the Strategy has been completed and is now available:

• A honey bee industry and pollination continuity strategy should  Varroa become established in Australia (the Strategy)  PDF [2.4mb]

• A honey bee industry and pollination continuity strategy should  Varroa become established in Australia (the Strategy)  Word [2mb]

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Objective of the Strategy

The objective of the Strategy is to have arrangements in place that allow the honey bee industry, crop industries responsive to honey bee pollination and governments to prepare for, and respond quickly and efficiently to, the establishment of Varroa in Australia so that effects on the honey bee industry and pollination of responsive crops are minimised.

Scope of the Strategy

This strategy recommends actions to aid the long-term control and management of Varroa in Australia, should it be decided that eradication of an incursion is not feasible. Varroa is the priority because it is the exotic honey bee pest most likely to arrive and establish here.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about honey bees, crop pollination and Varroa Mite.


For any further information on the Strategy please email honey bees.