Geelong Beekeepers Club Inc.

29/08/2024

🚨🐝 We are continuing surveillance following the detection of varroa mite in a beehive near Mildura.

During National Biosecurity Week, we are urging beekeepers to remain vigilant and check their hives regularly.
Call the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881 if you see or suspect Varroa mite.

For more information, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/varroa

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26/08/2024

If you missed the Geelong workshop, there are still places available this weekend at Colac. These workshops provide essential information about managing varroa mites to help you be prepared.

Colac and district beekeepers are invited to a Varroa Management Training Workshop this Saturday, 31 August.
This workshop is FREE and will cover monitoring and threshold surveillance actions, integrated pest management techniques, record-keeping, chemical and organic treatment options and much more.
Registrations are essential as numbers are strictly limited.
Secure your spot at: https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/varroa-management-training
All workshops will be delivered by the National Varroa Mite Management Program.
Urban Plant Health Network Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Geelong Beekeepers Club Inc.

10/08/2024

National Varroa Mite Management Program - Varroa Mite Management Training held today in Geelong. The program was delivered by Varroa Development Officers (VDO) Peter Gatehouse, Scott Denno and Tony Wilsmore, Daniel from DPI NSW Biosecurity, VDO's Kris Fricke and Ashton Edgley.

07/08/2024

Reminder to all Beekeepers, Geelong Beekeepers Club Forum, FREE varroa mite training this Saturday.

Register your attendance, places are filling fast.

Look forward to seeing you there.

NSW Varroa Management Training

31/07/2024

FREE WORKSHOP for ALL beekeepers in the region.
Morning tea and lunch as provided.

Saturday 10th August
Shell Club, Corio

NSW Varroa Management Training

20/07/2024

FREE one day workshop Introduction to Varroa Mite Management provides information on:

Understanding Varroa mite and its impacts
The importance of monitoring and treatment thresholds
Integrated pest management and Varroa
Chemical treatment options including organic options
Brood location, frame rotation and management
Best practice record keeping
The workshops are presented by experienced trainers and beekeepers with knowledge and practical skills in Varroa mite management

There are a limited number of workshops to be delivered. Participants will need to register to attend.

NSW Varroa Management Training

13/04/2024

Today was the final session for our junior beekeepers course. Participants experienced a hive opening, checked honey supplies, evidence of a laying queen and assessed overall hive strength as we commence packing the bees down for winter.

02/04/2024

Hive inspections are key to the early detection of exotic bee pests and the reporting of high priority established pests. Visit beepestblitz.com.au for free surveillance resources and video tutorial.

23/03/2024

Plenty of activity in the hive at our Juniors Course today, including spotting the queen! Juniors learned the basics of a hive inspection, what to look for and how to record their observations.

23/02/2024

Beekeeping Course for Juniors
Run over 3 days, 3 weeks apart, this course is designed to introduce aspiring junior beekeepers to the basics of beekeeping.
Bookings essential. Places limited.
Suitable for ages 8 - 14.
For further info visit: https://geelongbeekeepersclub.org.au/Main.asp?_=Junior%20Beekeeping%20course

09/12/2023

The next meeting will be held this
Friday 15th December 2023
at the Masonic Hall, Regent Street, Belmont
‘Ask A Beekeeper’ sessions for beginners and Advanced at 7.15pm
General Meeting will commence at 8.00pm
DOOR PRIZES GALORE!
BUY/SWAP/SELL - Please bring along honey, wraps, candles or any other beekeeping items you'd like to offer on the night.
All members are warmly welcomed to join us for our final meeting of the year which we hope to be an enjoyable social evening where you can catch up and network with other beekeepers in your area to find support and ask questions.
Please bring a plate to share for supper.