African Small Hive Beetles in Australia
Originating in South Africa, these pests were found in Florida in the 90s and have since spread across the USA – and it’s now been found in Australia.
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Varroa mites control measures
Varroa mites – control measures. Parasitic Varroa mites, and Varroa destructor in particular, represent an enormous global threat to the beekeeping industry and have been…
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Varroa mites in Australia
Varroa mites in Australia. To date, Australia remains free of the parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, which has spread rapidly across the rest of the globe…
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What Does A BEE SEE?
What does A BEE SEE? Honey bees view the world very differently to humans. Like the majority of other insects, bees have compound eyes each…
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Chalkbrood
Chalkbrood. Chalkbrood is caused by the fungus Ascosphaera apis and has been described as the most contagious and destructive disease to affect honey bee brood….
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Varroa Mites – a global threat to honey bees.
Varroa mites – a global threat to honey bees. Varroa mites, also known simply as Varroa or bee mites, are tiny external parasites of honey…
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Plastic vs Wooden vs Expanded Polystyrene Hives
Beekeepers are an opinionated bunch, with very strong views on what is right and what is wrong when it comes to beekeeping practices. When…
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What Do Bees Eat?
Everyone knows honey bees produce honey. But what do bees eat? Do they need more than honey? Find out what bees need to thrive.
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The Beekeeping Industry In Australia
The European honey bee (Apis mellifera) was first introduced into Australia in the early 1820s and rapidly became firmly established. Today, honey bees contribute an astonishing $4-6 billion to our economy every year.
