B-Qual news March 2025
National survey launched to tackle Varroa mite threat to honey bees Australia’s beekeepers are being urged to complete the Australian Colony Loss Survey as part of a national effort to understand the impact of the Varroa mite (Varroa) outbreak and improve hive health management. The survey is a cr
Autumn Feeding Strategies: Choosing the Right Supplements
Preparing for the colder months ahead Bees begin preparing for the colder months ahead as the days grow shorter and temperatures drop. A strong, well-fed colony is more likely to survive winter and emerge healthy in spring. But nectar flows can dwindle in autumn, leaving beekeepers with a crucial de
Mastering the Art of Hive Inspections: A Step-by-Step Guide
Keeping your colony healthy Regular hive inspections are the key to maintaining a strong, healthy bee colony. By checking for signs of disease, monitoring the queen’s productivity, and assessing food stores, you can address potential problems before they become serious threats. However, conducting
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 challenges in maintaining healthy and productive hives.
b-qual news February 2025
Recreational Beekeeping Conference Better Beekeeping Basics to Biosecurity Where: Hume Global Learning Centre44 Macedon St, Sunbury VIC 3429, Australia When Saturday 29th March 2025 Program and speakers Subject Speaker Honeybee viruses Emily Remnant (via Zoom) Molecular testing for AFB Olivia Ducomm