Clause 9 gives us power to control the importation of bees so as to prevent the introduction of bee diseases, such as acarine and nosema, which are prevalent overseas.
The dormant stage of nosema is a long-lived spore which is resistant to temperature extremes and dehydration.
Nosema disease is treated by increasing the ventilation through the hive.
It causes nosemosis, also called nosema, which is the most common and widespread of adult honey bee diseases.
