Published - 4 November 2024 By Nadine Chapman, NSW DPIRD and Julia Grassl Varroa and small hive beetle Current small hive beetle distribution Small hive beetle (SHB) (Aethina tumida) originated in southern Africa and has spread across the world (Figure 1). SHB is not … Read More fipronil, small hive beetle, varroa Pests and diseases, Varroa
Published - 21 April 2023 By Rod Bourke, NSW DPI Bee Biosecurity Officer What to do if a slime-out occurs Small hive beetle (SHB) is a pest that causes issues in many parts of Australia. In some cases, SHB can contaminate honey with Kodamaea yeast, … Read More American foulbrood, biosecurity, managing your hives, slime out, small hive beetle Biosecurity, Managing your hives, Pests and diseases
Published - 2 February 2023 By Emily Remnant, University of Sydney Developing safer, selective insecticides to preserve honey bee health Most currently used pesticides in agricultural applications contain broad-spectrum chemicals, which are harmful to a wide range of insects. However, the majority of insects are … Read More agrichemicals, hormone receptor, insecticide, pesticide, safer chemicals, small hive beetle, varroa Managing your hives, Pests and diseases
