Articles
About Small Hive Beetle (SHB)
Although the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) is only 5 mm long, it is one of the most feared bee parasites because with a heavy infestation, it can destroy an entire colony within a very short time.
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Chalkbrood in Honeybees and Leafcutter Bees
Find out about symptoms, prevention and treatment for chalkbrood fungal disease in honeybees and leafcutter bees – from Ecrotek.
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Tropilaelaps Mite – Everything You Need To Know
Ecrotek helps with understanding the Tropilaelaps mite – symptoms, treatment and keeping the parasite from entering your beehives.
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About American Foulbrood Disease (AFB)
American foulbrood disease (AFB) is a disease of honey bee larvae and pupae caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae.
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Checking for Varroa in New Zealand Hives
The Ecrotek team talks you through everything you need to know about Varroa mites in New Zealand, and how to check for them.
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Watching out for Wax Moths
How to prevent invasion and treat infestation
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Using Organic Varroa Treatments for Beehives
Varroa is rife in New Zealand. Ecrotek shows how to manage the disease in your hives using organic treatments.
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