Written in Australia, for Australian beekeepers
From the apiary.
Honest, field-tested writing on varroa, queens, biosecurity, treatments and the small decisions that decide whether a hive makes it through the year.
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Varroa mite in Australia in 2026: what every beekeeper needs to know
Varroa eradication in NSW is over. Here is what the shift to management means for your hives, and the testing and treatment habits to build now.
7 min read
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The sugar shake test, step by step, for Australian beekeepers
A field-tested walkthrough of the sugar shake test for varroa: kit list, how to scoop 300 bees safely, reading the result, and why the 3-mite threshold is not negotiable.
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