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Australian honey beekeepers are asked to conduct alcohol washing on their hives to check for exotic bee pests.
Alcohol washing is a quick and effective surveillance method to detect exotic mites. The early detection and reporting of new pests gives industry and government the best chance of responding before they become widespread and establish.
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If any mites are suspected, keep the sample, and report your findings immediately to your relevant State or Territory agriculture agency through the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline: 1800 084 881.