12/07/2022
πππ IMPORTANT INFORMATION πππ
πππ FOR APIS BEEKEEPERS πππ
We ask that all members of Townsville & District Beekeepers Association Inc, community and all of QLD undertake testing in hives and report results to QLD Department of Agriculture & Fisheries via the link in this post.
Note** This is just a precaution and will assist our departments if an incursion is found.
Any queries, please contact myself on 0438033301 or [email protected]
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL BEEKEEPERS***
QLD GOVERNMENT - Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Help protect our Bees - Report your results
Report your results
Use our online form (Bee 123) to report any checks you have made on your hives, even if you do not find any suspect mites.
We use this information to understand the number and health of beehives in Queensland.
This helps us prepare in case varroa mite enters Queensland.
Report your results
For more information call us on 13 25 23 or send an email to [email protected].
How to use the Survey 123 app
Download the ArcGIS Survey123 app from the App Store or Google Play. Please note, you will need to have internet access to access the survey for the first time. Instructions on using the survey while offline are at the bottom.
Select 'Continue without signing in' on the home screen.
Select the QR code reader next to the search panel (you may need to allow the app to use your camera).
Scan the QR code (below).
Complete the questions using the arrows to navigate.
If you want to do the survey offline
After opening the form using internet access, select the "Bee 123" survey from the list of surveys on the Survey123 home screen. To add your address, you can enter the site address/location as your current position or enter the contact address as free text. You will need internet access to submit the form.
QR code
To access the survey on your device, a QR code is also available. Simply open the camera on your device and scan.
**QR CODE via link below**
https://daf.engagementhub.com.au/varroa-mite/news/report-your-results-
**DIRECT ACCESS TO Bee 123: Varroa mite hive check** (PC Access)
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e7fb92e833744be7b2b32d25981779bf?portalUrl=https://qportal.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis
πππ 3 WAYS TO CHECK FOR VARROA MITE β¬οΈβ¬οΈβ¬οΈ
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/niche-industries/bees-beekeeping/varroa-mite-information/check-hives