Tag: Bees
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MID COAST BEEKEEPERS AND PRODUCERS ON HIGH ALERT FOR VARROA MITE
As the varroa mite crisis worsens in New South Wales, Mid Coast locals are working with authorities to slow the spread. Honey and strawberry producers are fearing the worst, with the mite recently detected in Bulahdelah.
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BEES SWARM LAKE HAVEN
Lake Haven residents got quite a shock when a swarm of bees descended on several of the suburb’s fast food outlets. Onlookers say the colony swept through a car park on Goobarabah Avenue, “like a tornado” yesterday afternoon. Beekeepers expect the insects were looking for a new hive. (VISION ONLY.)
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BEE POPULATIONS SET TO BE SECURED WITH LOCAL FARMERS’ HELP
They’re vital to the ecosystem, but bee populations across the world are increasingly at risk. A Northern Rivers company is working with local farmers to protect the pollinators, installing hives on rural properties. For more information, head to the Gather By website.