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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.

Health, Save the Bees

Bee-friendly pesticides are one step closer to reality after breakthrough research

A new study has found that insecticides could soon be developed that can target pests without harming beneficial insects such as bees and bumble bees.

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.

Ecrotek | Simpler Honey Testing With Humm

Don’t forget, honey can pose risks to our health. Here’s why you should test it – and how to make it simpler with Ecrotek’s Humm.

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.

Learn, How-To, Health

Protect bees, prevent stings – how to keep wasps out of your garden

Whether you’re a gardener, a beekeeper, or just love the outdoors, wasps in the garden are less than ideal. Painful stings are the most obvious downside, but wasps can also pose a significant threat to bees and hives.