Nosema ceranae

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Disease caused by two species of microsporidian parasites which can infect drones, worker bees and queen bees
Spores germinate in the bee’s gut and may cause a declining hive population, poor honey production, reduced brood production and dysentery in and around the hive
Infection results in reduced colony health and performance, as well as heavy winter losses
Both species (Nosema apis and N. ceranae) are present throughout Australia, except N. ceranae is not present in WA

Scientific name: Nosema apis and N. ceranae
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus

Pest Documents

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol

Plant Health Australia is the national coordinator of the government-industry partnership for plant biosecurity in Australia