Mite Maths

Andrew Wootton Here in Victoria, it’s the calm before the (varroa) storm.  The Victorian heat map of July shows three detection clusters, the incursion is well-seeded.  And almond pollination will inevitably be a super-spreader…
American Foulbrood

How to Identify and Prevent American Foulbrood (AFB) in Your Hives

American Foulbrood may be microscopic, but can be devastating. Keep your hives healthy. Simple steps for identification and prevention
Varroa Mite in Australia

Varroa Mite in Australia: What Beekeepers Need to Know

A New Threat to Australian Beekeeping For years, Australian beekeepers watched from afar as Varroa destructor, one of the most destructive pests of honey bees worldwide, wreaked havoc on colonies across Europe, North America, and Asia.…

How to Keep Your Hives Healthy in Australia’s Changing Climate

Things are changing... Australia’s climate is becoming increasingly unpredictable, with extreme heatwaves, prolonged droughts, and unseasonal rainfall affecting ecosystems across the country. For beekeepers, these changes pose significant…