Articles

Industry, Disease, Varroa, Health

Rising costs, increasing numbers, and high demand

Issues facing New Zealand beekeepers

Learn, Disease, Health

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.

Learn, Disease, Varroa, Health

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.

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, 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.

Disease, Varroa, Health, Beekeeping 101

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.

Learn, How-To, Disease, Health

Watching out for Wax Moths

How to prevent invasion and treat infestation

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.