Asian Honey Bees

The Java strain of Asian honey bees were first detected in Cairns in 2007 and have since become an established species in Far North Queensland.

These bees are a natural host for Varroa Mites — which is a parasite carried on the bee that can be a serious threat, if introduced, to our native industry. This parasite can damage our honey production and pollination services.

It's important to ensure you are able to identify Asian honey bees before organising to have them removed, as European honey bees and native bees are both vital to our environment for pollination and honey production.