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The Peri-Urban Environmental Biosecurity Network (PEBN) connects experts in environmental biosecurity with peri-urban communities in NSW so they can work together to protect their environment from the impact of exotic pests and diseases.
They're not pretty, they're poisonous, they're a pest and they're in more of our neighbourhoods than ever. Here's what can you do to make your yard less attractive to cane toads. 🐸🐸🐸 Hunter Small Farms Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Here's what you can do to prevent cane toads from making themselves at home on your property and how to humanely euthanase any you do find in your garden.
NSW Primary School Teachers get ahead in your planning for next year's activities with the resources developed by the NSW Department of Primary Industries Schools Program on the (RIFA). With the new incursion in northern NSW, this is a timely exercise for students to get involved in some citizen science. 🐜🐜🐜
The new incursion of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) into northern NSW is causing a lot of concern. The current situation is reported on the NSW DPI website (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/insect-pests/fire-ants).
Anyone bringing organic mulch, compost, growing media, manure, soil, hay, straw, chaff, silage, potted plants, turf, agricultural equipment, earth moving equipment, sand, gravel, chitters, coal fines, coal stone, overburden and decomposed granite into NSW from Queensland must comply with the NSW Biosecurity (Fire Ant) Emergency Order (No 3) 2023. Find out more
Anyone bringing organic mulch, compost, growing media, manure, soil, hay, straw, chaff, silage, potted plants, turf, agricultural equipment, earth moving equipment, sand, gravel, chitters, coal fines, coal stone, overburden and decomposed granite into NSW from Queensland must comply with the NSW Bio...
VARROA MANAGEMENT ONLINE COURSE
Since the detection of Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) in Newcastle 18 months ago, Varroa is now considered endemic in NSW, and the state is now in transition from an Emergency Response to ongoing Varroa Management.
This new free short online course will assist you to build confidence in:
· Varroa surveillance
· Monitoring for arrival
· Monitoring mite loads for management/treatment
· Integrated Pest Management
Enrol for free! at https://courses.tocal.nsw.edu.au/courses/varroa-management
HIVE MOVEMENT DECLARATIONS
Two zones of operation now exist in NSW: the Varroa Mite Suppression Zone (Green) and the Varroa Mite Management Zone (Orange). There are different rules that apply within the different zones around what you can and cannot do. If you are moving bees, the requirement to conduct surveillance, report your results and obtain movement declarations remains in both zones. This course has been developed in line with the eligibility requirements of a Hive Movement Declaration and to provide a brief overview of surveillance methods, calculation of mite loads and possible tratment options. When you successfully complete the course, you will receive a certificate.
For more information about the zones please visit:
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/emergencies/biosecurity/current-situation/varroa-mite-emergency-response
And for other information about Varroa Management please see:
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/emergencies/biosecurity/current-situation/varroa-mite-emergency-response/managing-your-hives-with-varroa
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Australian Honey Bee Industry Council
Schools please join our live virtual event this Friday 8.12.23 to help us stop the Red imported fire ant spreading in NSW over the Christmas holidays. Learn how to get involved as a citizen scientist to identify, report and protect NSW from the Red imported fire ant.
High School 10-10:30AM https://dartlearning.org.au/excursion/fighting-the-fire-ant-as-a-citizen-scientist-years-9-12/
Primary School 12-12:30PM https://dartlearning.org.au/excursion/fighting-the-fire-ant-as-a-citizen-scientist-years-4-8/
Know your enemy!
As we continue to transition to ongoing management of Varroa mite, it’s important to learn how you can protect your hives.
The NSW DPI Primefact is packed with information about the parasite’s biology and life cycle, movement spread and how to spot and test for the pest.
Find the fact sheet at https://brnw.ch/VarroaMitePrimefact.
Together this information can help you make informed decisions about managing your hives.
Learn more about the Varroa Mite Emergency Response at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/varroa.
P O D C A S T: How Citizen Science is helping to inform natural resource management. On this episode of Big Shift For Small Farms podcast, hear how citizen science is helping to inform natural resource management, increase environmental protection and inform policy and decision making.
Show Big Shift For Small Farms, Ep Citizen Science helping to inform natural resource management - 19 Sept 2023
Biosecurity risks are not always exotic pests, but sometimes the diseases they carry. Asian Citrus Psyllid is an exotic pest to Australia, but most of the damage from this pest actually comes from a bacterium it carries, which has devastated overseas citrus industries 🍊🍋🍊🍋🍊🍋🍊 Listen to the latest episode in the Urban Plant Health Network 'The Good, The Bad, and the Bug-ly' series.
Citrus Australia's Biosecurity Manager, Dr Jessica Lye, talks CitrusWatch and keeping Australia free of the Asian citrus psyllid.
A new mobile application, MyPestGuide® Trees, is now available to industry, government, and citizen scientists, empowering them to mitigate the impact of invasive pests and diseases on our forests.
A new mobile application, MyPestGuide® Trees, is now available to industry, government, and citizen scientists, empowering them to mitigate the impact of invasive pests and diseases on our forests.
We are excited to announce that the 44th Tocal Beekeepers’ Field Day will be streamed online again this year on Saturday 21st October 2023 from 9am to 12pm.
The program includes presentations on:
- Honey bee nutrition
- Native bees
- Tiny forests—habitat creation
- Honey bee biosecurity
- Straight line honey
- Products of the hive—value adding
- Beekeeping Associations
and a Q & A session.
All you have to do is head to our youtube channel on the day: https://www.youtube.com/user/NSWTocalCollege
More updates to follow so stay tuned!
Learn about the value of planting for bees and other pollinators in this Powerful Pollinators webinar.
Hear from native bee experts as they discuss how pollinators can play a role in supporting the natural environment and healthy farm enterprises, and learn how Powerful Pollinator Planting Guides can be used on farms and in gardens.
Presenters include beekeeper, botanist and ecologist Dr Anna Carrucan, Bees Business and Australian Pollinator Week founder Dr Megan Halcroft and Powerful Pollinators Project Manager Lea Hannah.
This free webinar will take place during Australian Pollinator Week on Sunday 12 November at 12pm AEDT.
Register for the webinar at https://australianpollinatorweek.org.au/event/powerful-pollinators-webinar/
The Professional Beekeepers Community of Practice (CoP) has been established to meet the needs of ru
The NSW Government will spend an additional $80 million to protect the state from red imported fire ants, with the invasive and aggressive pest now knocking on our border.
Biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of fire ants into NSW are being ramped up as increased seasonal demand for livestock feed and landscaping supplies increase the risk of the invasive pest being inadvertently carried across the border.
Oh I want a tiny forest! 🌲🌿🌲🌱
As the race to find new ways of sequestering carbon dioxide from trees intensifies, Wollongong City Council – with the help of students from Dapto High School – is spearheading the creation of tiny forests.
Beware and watch out for the Red imported fire ant in NSW. Report any suspicious sighting immediately by phoning 1800 084 881. 🐜🐜
It is hoped a horseshoe-shaped containment area and baiting three times a year will stop the spread of fire ants after the pests were recently detected just 5km north of the NSW border.
The Urban Agriculture Forum will be held in Sydney (Redfern), 17-19 November 2023. This event is being held as part of Urban Agriculture Month - November 2023 - Growing edible towns, cities & suburbs.
From 1 to 30 November 2023, the team from Sustain: the Australian Food Network will be coordinating the third national Urban Agriculture Month. The month will feature a range of self-generated events, from open gardens, workshops, guided tours, communal feasts, and other hands-on learning experience...
An AI model app is being developed to better and quickly detect bad bugs at the Australian ports. Among other benefits, this means your new car 🚗 can get to you faster!
Our solution for a stinky biosecurity problem could get you into your new car faster.
The nasty fireant is only 23km off the NSW border. Be vigilant and keep an eye out so they don't establish in your neighbourhood. Report it! If you think you have found an exotic ant call the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.
The "super pest" has so far been confined to south-east Queensland since its discovery there in 2001, but has crept 10 kilometres closer to NSW since 2017.
A new community tree grants program is providing small community groups with the opportunity to make a big difference for pollinators.
The Trees for Bees Community Tree Grants program is providing grants of up to $500 to community organisations, schools, sporting clubs, gardening clubs and environmental groups to plant pollinator-friendly trees and shrubs in their local area.
Trees for Bees Community Tree Grants are proudly sponsored by Carman's Kitchen
Applications are now open and close on 31 July 2023 5pm AEST.
To apply for a Trees for Bees Community Tree Grant visit www.wheenbeefoundation.org.au/our-work/projects/community-tree-grants/
Local Land Services NSW invites all small landholders from lifestyle blocks and hobby farms across North West to the Small Farms & Lifestyle Blocks Network Launch on Friday 2 June 2023 in Tamworth. A great opportunity to connect with other hobby farmers and small landholders and learn about land management.
Are you a hobby farmer or small landholder looking to connect with likeminded people, and interested in improving your land management?
The Tocal Field Days is on 5-7 May - check out their video here. Also you can grab your early bird tickets now!
ON SOON! Tocal Field Days May 5, 6 & 7 2023For more information visit www.tocalfielddays.com
If you've ever wondered how and why the cane toad made its way into Australia, this interesting Australian Geographic article tracks the history from back in 1935.
1935: Cane toads brought to Australia to control Queensland’s cane beetles.
Meet Toadzilla! 🐸🐸
It’s possible – toads grow as large as their environment allows.
With lots in the news lately on C A N E T O A D S here is a great resource produced by Clarence Landcare Inc. The Cane Toad Control Guide has information on how to identify correctly, control, and report cane toads. http://clarencelandcare.com.au/cane-toad-brochure/
With the recent finding of a live (BMSB) in a passenger's duffle bag at Brisbane International Airport., it is important to be aware of these exotic plant pests. Learn more about BMSB, what they look like, and what to do if you think you've found one. https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/seasonal-pests-and-diseases/spring/brown-marmorated-stink-bug-bmsb
The distinct features of adult BMSB are the white bands on the antennae, sides of the abdomen and on the legs. Stink bugs emit a pungent odour when disturbed.
G’day! The Young Farmer Business Program (YFBP) wants to hear from fellow young farmers 👨👩 🌾 and fishers🎣 of NSW! Are you, or someone you know aged between 18-40, and living or working in NSW?
Whether you’re looking to get into farming or fishing, working in agriculture or currently running your own farming or commercial fishing enterprise and want to grow your business, we want to hear from you!
📝 Complete the survey here: https://nswdpi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3jZ76TTtOhZoNDg
The last few years have brought unprecedented challenges; so much has been thrown at us. The YFBP is here to support you in making your business thrive under any conditions. To help us deliver the best program possible, we are looking for input from young and passionate members of the farming and fishing community! Please complete this short survey and help us, help you!
📅 The survey has been extended till the 5th of Dec, so get in and have your say!
Help turn kids and their phones into the next citizen scientists
It is important that citizen science projects engage volunteers from across society, including young people. https://theconversation.com/scientists-need-help-to-save-nature-with-a-smartphone-and-these-8-tips-we-can-get-our-kids-on-the-case-192622
It’s important that citizen science projects engage volunteers from across society, including young people. A new Australian initiative is doing just that.
The very smart Ibus has learnt how to dine on a 🐸 cane toad 🐸 without getting poisoned - a technique called 'stress and wash'! What a clever bird! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-23/ibis-find-way-to-eat-toxic-cane-toads/101683596
Citizen scientists report the much-maligned ibis has an ingenious method of making sure poisonous cane toads don't cause them a problem.
B E E K E E P E R S 🐝🐝
Keep a look out for this critter in your hives. It could help with the fight against varroa mites!
With the threat of Varroa mite looming large, it might be helpful to see what defences our bees may have in or around their hives. Overseas where insecticide resistance in Varroa mite is a concern, researchers have been testing Varroa mite predators that are compatible with bees.
NSW DPI Biosecurity is urging residents at Mandalong to report any sightings of cane toads immediately. With the weather warming up there is some concern cane toads will leave their shelter in search for food. If you think you have seen a cane toad, use the online biosecurity concern form https://fal.cn/3t86m, call your local council or the NSW DPI Biosecurity Helpline 1800 680 244.
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Just a reminder to everyone when getting out this Easter, if you are travelling to areas with #canetoads check your vehicles before returning home. In the last fortnight NSW Department of Primary Industries have had several confirmed reports of toads in the biosecurity zone. Some of the locations are Chullora, Stockyard creek, Rutherford and Calala. If you see a suspect toad, report using the online form https://forms.bfs.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forms/9247
T O A D A T H I V E 🐸🐝🐸🐝 It's not too late! The weather hasn't been great so we've extended the blitz to this Thursday 3 March! All you need to do is👇: 🐜Look around your beehives, open spaces and local waterways (freshwater) 🐜If you look and find nothing, let us know in the comments below where you looked and your suburb! 🐜If you find a suspect toad, this is how to report https://extensionaus.com.au/periurbanenvirobiosecurity/toad-at-the-hive/ Hunter Valley Amateur Beekeepers' Association network Amateur Beekeepers Association of NSW Bee Biosecurity Group
T O A D A T H I V E 🐸🐝🐸🐝 It's not too late! The weather hasn't been great so we've extended the blitz to this Thursday 3 March! All you need to do is👇: 🐜Look around your beehives, open spaces and local waterways (freshwater) 🐜If you find a suspect toad, this is how to reporthttps://extensionaus.com.au/periurbanenvirobiosecurity/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2022/01/Guide-on-how-to-report-using-FeralScan.pdf 🐜If you look and find nothing, let us know in the comments where you looked and your suburb! 👇 Hunter Valley Amateur Beekeepers' Association network Amateur Beekeepers Association of NSW Bee Biosecurity Group
T O A D A T H I V E No sign of cane toads at Gregory Bran's bee hives - only local frogs! 🐸🐝🐸🐝 It's not too late to participate. During the blitz period, observe your hives for cane toad activity on as many nights as you choose. Warmer nights are best when bees are more active at the hive entrance. More info here https://bit.ly/PEBN-ToadHive2022 Amateur Beekeepers Association of NSW Bee Biosecurity Group Clarence Landcare Inc Greater Sydney Local Land Services Hunter Local Land Services Tocal Beekeepers' Field Days Have you heard a cane toad calling? 👇
Can you tell us which of these was introduced in 1935 as part of a biological control program for beetle pests of Queensland's sugar cane crops? This pest is capable of poisoning predators that try to eat them and they continue to spread across Australia.
Nikki has been out looking for cane toads around her bee hives over the last week - check out her video! She's happy and her bees are happy too and has reported no cane toad sightings. It's not too late to join the community and look out for cane toads throughout February. Info on how to participate here https://bit.ly/PEBN-ToadHive2022 #toadatthehive #honeybees #canetoad Clarence Landcare Inc Hunter Valley Amateur Beekeepers' Association Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Lake Mac Grows Tocal Beekeepers' Field Days Costa Georgiadis Official
The cane toad surveillance blitz 'Toad at the Hive' starts today and runs throughout February. This is a great opportunity to learn how to identify cane toads and to check your hives for these exotic pests. Whether you keep bees or not you can participate. More information: https://bit.ly/ToadHive2022 Hunter Local Land Services Greater Sydney Local Land Services Tocal Beekeepers' Field Days NSW DPI Biosecurity Hunter Valley Amateur Beekeepers' Association Costa Georgiadis Official #toadatthehive
T O A D A T T H E H I V E B L I T Z Have you registered to participate in the Toad at the Hive blitz this February? It's not too late! This important event will help determine if cane toads are establishing in peri-urban areas of the Hunter, Greater Sydney, South East and North Coast regions. Let's stop them from settling in your community. More info https://bit.ly/PEBN-ToadHive2022 Hunter Valley Amateur Beekeepers' Association network Hunter Valley Amateur Beekeepers' Association NSW DPI Biosecurity Tocal College Tocal Beekeepers' Field Days Hunter Local Land Services Greater Sydney Local Land Services Costa Georgiadis Official
L I S T E N: Do you know the sound of a cane toad? Get involved in the hunt for cane toads this February by participating in "Toad at the Hive". Register your interest and more information https://bit.ly/ToadHive2022
Love bees, hate cane toads? Get involved this February in a community surveillance project to look out for cane toads around your hives. Whether you keep bees or not you can participate. Register your interest here https://bit.ly/ToadHive2022 #canetoads #backyardbees #environment #toadatthehive NSW DPI Biosecurity Tocal College Hunter Valley Amateur Beekeepers' Association network Tocal Beekeepers' Field Days Professional Beekeepers Costa Georgiadis Official Hunter Small Farms Hunter Local Land Services
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