Varroa destructor was detected in NSW in 2022, fundamentally changing Australian beekeeping. A guide to understanding varroa and the management strategies that beekeepers in affect…
Australia has 2,000 native bee species — far more than most gardeners realise. Designing your garden to support them improves pollination dramatically while creating a dynamic, w…
A comprehensive guide to designing a garden that supports the full diversity of Australian pollinators — from honey bees and native bees to butterflies, moths, and flies.
Commercial pollination is one of the most valuable services provided by Australian beekeepers — with almonds, avocados, and blueberries all dependent on managed honey bee populat…
Understanding bee diseases is essential for Australian beekeepers — particularly as varroa mite establishes in NSW and management approaches developed internationally are applied…
Australia is one of the world's best places for hobby beekeeping — with year-round flowers, regulations that support small-scale hive keeping, and until recently, freedom from th…
Blue-banded bees are among the world's most efficient pollinators for tomatoes, capsicums, and eggplants — and they are native to Australia. A guide to understanding and attracti…
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