The poisoning program is about to begin in the red zones in NSW.

Do you have native bees in the DPI red zones? HERE IS HOW TO SAVE THEM.

In coming weeks (under current DPI plans), native bees in the red Eradication Zones could be exposed to a highly toxic pesticide during the Varroa Mite eradication work by Biosecurity NSW. Here is how to protect the native stingless bee species:

-- DPI has confirmed that you can legally move your Australian native bees, even if they are in the red or purple zones. They state, "Native bees and native beehives are not covered under the Biosecurity Act and therefore can be moved legally in NSW." See 'Native bees' section in: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/

-- The safest action to take would be to move your hive of native stingless bees completely out of the red Eradication Zone and adjacent areas. You need to move the hive at least three km to prevent the foragers from trying to return to their previous location.

-- If you need assistance with moving your native stingless bees or you do not have a safe location to take the hive to, please read the following offer of assistance by Dan Smailes @sydneynativebees .

https://www.facebook.com/sydneynativebees/

Fipronil is a slow acting poison. When used as bait, it allows the poisoned insect time to return to the colony or harbourage. Fipronil is highly toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. �