I took out the varroa strips from my hive today, and had a check. The frames in the bottom box were very mouldy, so I have removed them, leaving the box empty. Built a stand to elevate the hive…Continue
Started by Maree W. Last reply by Gary and Margaret - Kiwimana Aug 19, 2013.
I am new to beekeeping. I did a beginners course and have a hive in my backyard but no bees yet. Is there a club in Rotorua or maybe Pyes Pa area in Tauranga? I am keen to collect a swarm but have…Continue
Started by Judy. Last reply by Sandra Lomas Jul 19, 2013.
Hi Jacqui,I got your question in an Oooby email but it doesn't seem to link to where you posted it so I am starting a new discussion. Hope you find it.Use branches of Wormwood (Artemisia…Continue
Started by Liz Gee. Last reply by rosie walford May 14, 2013.
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Hi TJ, if you add little sticks on the treacle, across the length of the tin that they can stand on, they shouldn't get stuck
I have been told to hang tins partially filled with treacle in my apple and pear trees to help combat coddling moth. My neighbour has an apiary nearby and I am worried that this treatment will cause bees to also get caught in the sticky mess, The tins are inside onion sacks.
Any suggestions please?
I have formic Acid and Oxalic Acid in Hobby quantities for sale at www.greenurbanliving.co.nz . I also have a Top Bar Beekeeping course on September 20th in Havelock North. More info here http://www.greenurbanliving.co.nz/top-bar-beekeeping/
Bees and beekeeping equipment
Dr Mark Goodwin is looking for some very old NZ American foulbrood spores (spores of Panibacillus larvae a disease of honey bees). He needs to swab or collect detritus from any very old beekeeping equipment, skeps, old comb, old hive parts, or very old honey. They want to know how long the spores survive and whether there are any genetic differences between them and the ones that are currently causing disease in hives. If you can help, please let him know.
Dr Mark Goodwin
Scientist and Team Leader, Pollination and Apiculture Team
The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited
T: +64 7 959 4550
If anyone is looking for bees for a topbar hive, I make top bar nucs. I currently have a very strong nuc for sale on 390x33 mm bars. New seasons queen on new seasons comb (no residues).
Pick-up only. Hamilton.
Message me for further details.
If anyone is looking for a healthy empty TBH, please message me. Also have bee suit, etc.
Sorry, Cambridge, Waikato
Perhaps let people know the area where you live Kathryn.
HELP, I have Bees that have made a hive inside the punja tree beside our front door. Would not be a problem if they didnt attack us when we go outside,, or come into the house. I need them moved!
Announcing the 2nd Annual NZ Natural Beekeeping Conference. This year it is being held in Auckland on March 23rd. More information here http://www.greenurbanliving.co.nz/index.php?CID=100111 We would love to see you there. Please pass on to all interested new, and old beekeepers.
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