Fight the Mite - FREE Varroa Discussion for the Shoalhaven & Illawarra areas of NSW

FREE Online Zoom Call - For all Beekeepers in the Illawarra & Shoalhaven Regions of NSW. 

We ran one of these last year BEFORE any of us in this area (Shoalhaven & Illawarra) of NSW, Australia had Varroa Mites in our hives. 

Several months down the track, we are now (almost) all dealing with the mite at various stages. Some have been hit hard, and colonies are being smashed by mites or SHB early on. Others not so hard, so have had the opportunity to experiment with natural approaches before the numbers hit the DPI's threshold for treatment. 

There are a number of treatments available now and beekeepers are trying different methods depending on their area, time constraints, budgets and preferences. 

THE PURPOSE OF THIS SESSION - is to give beekeepers an opportunity to share what they are trying and what is working for them, and to know that they are not alone. We are all still learning and for the most part, there are no "right and wrongs". This is a judgement / criticism-free session where the only rule is tolerance & respect for everyone. And understanding that we are all just doing the best we can with what we have during this challenging time. The GOAL is for everyone to come away knowing they are NOT alone and there is some valuable feedback to be heard from many. 

Rachael Peedom from Bee Inspired in Kiama, NSW will moderate the session (so we dont get too off track), but otherwise its an open mic night for questions and answers from anyone who wants to contribute.