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.

Chalkbrood in Honeybees and Leafcutter Bees

Find out about symptoms, prevention and treatment for chalkbrood fungal disease in honeybees and leafcutter bees – from Ecrotek.

Tropilaelaps Mite – Everything You Need To Know

Ecrotek helps with understanding the Tropilaelaps mite – symptoms, treatment and keeping the parasite from entering your beehives.

Disease, Health, Save the Bees

About American Foulbrood Disease (AFB)

American foulbrood disease (AFB) is a disease of honey bee larvae and pupae caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae.

Disease, Varroa, Health

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.

Learn, How-To, Disease, Health

Watching out for Wax Moths

How to prevent invasion and treat infestation

Disease, Varroa, Health

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.