Media release no.
Protection of the Western Australia's valuable bee industry will come under scrutiny later this year, as the State's various beekeeping organisations consider a draft protection plan. An overview of the plan was provided at a recent beekeeper workshop. Exotic diseases pose a threat because measures to control them cause chemical residues, while poor beekeeping practices can cause contaminants in honey. The protection plan provides guidelines for all stakeholders and the community to protect the industry from these threats, as well as response plans to ensure a quick reaction in the event of an outbreak. Mr Allan said an outbreak of a serious disease or pest could do more than just damage the bee industry.