Bees found in Fiji – Honey bee – Apis mellifera
The Honey bee (Apis mellifera) are not a native bee species in Fiji. These are the bees kept by beekeepers.
Fiji Beekeeping Info
How to get the knowledge & skills you will need to become a successful beekeeper in Fiji
So exactly how do you get the knowledge and skills you will need to become a successful beekeeper? Here’s a good starter:
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Misconceptions about beekeeping in Fiji
There are many misconceptions about beekeeping in the world today, and it’s become very “trendy” to think you want to be a beekeeper. Here’s the Top Four misconceptions that I have to clarify with any newbie.
What is different about beekeeping in Fiji compared to the rest of the world?
Not all things are equal in the world of beekeeping, especially in a tropical environment. Much of the literature and information out there is about beekeeping in temperate and cold climates.
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Before you start Beekeeping in Fiji
Before you make your investment in equipment and bees there are a few things you need to consider
What Bee Space is used in Fiji?
Bee space is the space between hive part that the bees will allow to be kept clear and open. Space ranges between 6.4 mm and 9.5 mm (1/3 an ¾ of an inch). Spaces less than 6.4 mm usually gets filled with propolis and spaces greater than 9.5 mm get filled with comb.
Varroa mite infestations in Fiji – June 2020
Here is a current map of known varroa mite infestations in Fiji, from the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) – 19 June 2020.
Declaration of Biosecurity Emergency Areas for Varroa Mite (Varroa jacobsoni)
IN exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 77 of the Biosecurity Act 2008, with the advice of the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and in consultation with the National Disaster Management Council, I hereby declare the whole of Fiji as a biosecurity emergency area for Varroa Mite (Varroa jacobsoni). This Declaration is in
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Declaration Biosecurity Emergency Areas forAmerican Foulbrood(Paenibacillus larvae)
IN exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 77 of the Biosecurity Act 2008, with the advice of the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and in consultation with the National Disaster Management Council, I hereby declare the whole of Fiji as biosecurity emergency area for American Foulbrood (Paenibacillus larvae). This Declaration is in force
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An Overview of Rural Development and Small-Scale Beekeeping in Fiji
Jordanna Hinton, Cooper Schouten, Anneliese Austin & David Lloyd (2019): An Overview of Rural Development and Small-Scale Beekeeping in Fiji, Bee World, DOI: 10.1080/0005772X.2019.1698104
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