Published - 20 July 2021 By Nadine Chapman, University of Sydney Tracheal mite The tracheal mite (Acarapis woodi) lives in the trachea (breathing tubes) of adult bees. Mature female mites are attracted to young adult bees (less than … Read More acarapis, mites, pests, tracheal mite Pests and diseases
Published - 2 July 2021 By Elizabeth Frost Record-keeping for bee biosecurity and production Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility, including beekeepers, but what is biosecurity and how does it help our honey bees? According to the Department of Health, biosecurity … Read More biosecurity, code of practise, hive inspection, record keeping Biosecurity, Code of Practice, Managing your hives
Published - 25 June 2021 By Nadine Chapman Royal Jelly: An Emerging Market? Royal jelly for sale in ChinaSource: Doug Somerville Royal jelly is what makes a queen bee a queen. Larvae that are destined to become queens are … Read More emerging market, queen rearing, royal jelly Managing your hives
Published - 24 June 2021 By Professional Beekeepers CoP Professional Beekeepers Community of Practice “ExtensionAUS Professional Beekeepers” provides the most current, relevant and accurate information on research, best beekeeping practices, hot topics and business solutions for the Australian beekeeping … Read More Agrichemicals, Beekeeping on public land, Biosecurity, Breeding, Code of Practice, Disaster relief, Genetics, Honey, Managing your hives, Nutrition, Pests and diseases, Plan Bee, Policy and compliance, Pollination, Registration, Training & resources
Published - 4 June 2021 By Théotime Colin (University of Sydney) Varroa, the greatest threat to Australian honey bees What is the varroa mite and what does it do? Varroa destructor is a small mite that parasitises honey bees, transmitting harmful diseases and ultimately killing … Read More mites, varroa Managing your hives, Pests and diseases
Published - 5 March 2021 By Nadine Chapman Hive inspections Under the Australian honey bee industry biosecurity code of practice beekeepers are required to inspect their hives at least twice per year and to keep … Read More American foulbrood, biosecurity, code of practise, hive inspections, hive movements, mites, records, varroa Biosecurity, Code of Practice, Managing your hives, Pests and diseases, Policy and compliance, Registration, Training & resources
Published - 19 February 2021 By Nadine Chapman Large African hive beetle There are two species of large African hive beetle a) Oplostomus fuligineus (Photo courtesy B Oldroyd) and b) Oplostomus haroldi (Photo courtesy M Allsopp) The large … Read More large African hive beetle, pests and disease Biosecurity, Pests and diseases
Published - 6 February 2021 By Nadine Chapman Can we use pollen to identify authentic Australian honey? Honey counterfeiting is a big issue. It can take two forms. One is adding cheap substances such as corn syrup or sugar syrup to dilute … Read More country-of-origin, eucalyptus, honey authentication, Myrtaceae, myrtle, pollen Honey
Published - 9 December 2020 By Cooper Schouten Do you need skilled beekeepers? Australian beekeepers who can’t find experienced and local workers to meet their needs can recruit employees from some of our nearest neighbours in the Pacific. … Read More Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme, skilled workers, training Managing your hives, Policy and compliance, Training & resources
Published - 2 October 2020 By Nadine Chapman Avocado pollination Smashed avocado on toast has revolutionised breakfast and even been blamed for younger generations being unable to buy a house. Avocado production has risen from … Read More alternative pollinators, avocado, nectar foragers, pollination Agrichemicals, Managing your hives, Pollination
Published - 25 September 2020 By Bruce White How to produce award-winning honey Honey shows take place at conferences and agricultural fairs. They are a great way to promote the industry to the public in terms of the … Read More extraction, honey, honey judging, honey shows Honey, Managing your hives
Published - 18 September 2020 By Nadine Chapman Why you should use Australian beeswax The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) recently released a statement regarding the importation of beeswax. Testing of some imported beeswax has shown that it … Read More beehive products, candles, cosmetics, food, fungicide, miticide, paraffin, pesticide, soy, wax Agrichemicals, Managing your hives, Policy and compliance
