Apis mellifera

European honey bee at O'Malley, ACT

Apis mellifera at O'Malley, ACT - 20 Jul 2022
Apis mellifera at O'Malley, ACT - 20 Jul 2022
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Apis mellifera 21 Jul 2022 Mike
Apis mellifera 21 Jul 2022 Mike

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Feral bee hive high in eucalyptus tree.

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Mike wrote:
   21 Jul 2022
Should we report feral bees in case of spread of varroa mite? They could spread the mite and would be hard to treat. Or, the mite might reduce the feral bee population.
   21 Jul 2022
The experience in NZ seems to suggest that if Varroa becomes widespread, apiarists will need to use miticides in their hives and feral populations will largely disappear.
   22 Jul 2022
Any reports of feral bees would be welcome. It would be good to continue monitoring them & record their nest locations.

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