Articles
The spread of a deadly disease
American Foulbrood strikes fear into the hearts of beekeepers – and for good reason. The bacterial disease infects larvae, kills bees before they reach maturity, and eventually destroys the colony.
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Tiny mites, huge problems
Varroa mites are a threat to bees all over the world, and New Zealand is no exception. The tiny creatures spread disease, weaken colony health, and, left untreated, eventually kill the hive.
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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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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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Varroa Control When Using Synthetic Treatments
Learn how to get the most out of your synthetic varroa treatments (Bayvarol and Apitraz) with our informational treatment guide.
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Watching out for Wax Moths
How to prevent invasion and treat infestation
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Your Guide To Wasps In Your Hives
Ecrotek covers everything you need to know about wasps in New Zealand – from identification to detection to protecting your hives.
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