To prevent the spread of small hive beetle (SHB) within WA, conditions must be met to prevent the introduction of small hive beetle to areas where this pest is absent.
| Targeted pests | From | Into |
| Small hive beetle | Kimberley region of WA (Local Government Areas of Broome, Derby-West Kimberley, Wyndham-East Kimberley and Halls Creek) | All other Local Government Areas in WA |
| Potential carriers: commercial honey, bees, apiary products and beekeeping equipment | ||
Importers must apply for a permit to move the above.
A permit application must:
- be submitted to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) using the approved form
- include all required information
- be accompanied by the appropriate application lodgement fee.
The completed application form to be submitted via pbpermit@dpird.wa.gov.au
DPIRD will aim to assess applications within 10 working days pending information availability and complexity of the application.