Introduction During a cyclone strong winds can topple bee hives over and flash flooding that is also likely to occur, can wash bees away. Cyclones also have an impact on the available food resources for bees (flowering trees). Being prepared and knowing what to do following a storm can help reduce the impact of cyclones […]
Tips To Keep Bees Safe Before And After A Cyclone – Fiji Ministry of Agriculture Read More »
By John Caldeira Amitraz is a low-cost and highly effective way to control varroa mites in bee hives if used correctly. This note describes a method that has worked well for me.
As of 20th September 2023, there is a new Biosecurity Authority of Fiji – BAF Standard Operating Procedure and Guideline about the Movement facilitation of Bee hives, nucleus colonies, queen bees and used bee equipment within Fiji.
Another threat to the honey industry is Termites. Video shows how termites eat away frames and boxes leaving only the paint shell.
Introduction to Beekeeping training successfully done at Cegu Valley Farm. Despite it being a rainy day, we managed to find time to fit in our practical session. Thanks to ACIAR & FBA for their support.
Introduction to Beekeeping training successfully done at Cegu Valley Farm – AUGUST 2023 Read More »
Do you want to make more money and have more gentle bees? After finishing this workshop, you will have practical skills and knowledge in grafting, cell builders, starter colonies, supplementary feeding, as well as catching, marking, caging and transporting queen bees. This is just one the practical workshops and activities you can participate in at
Learn how to improve the quality of your queen bees! Read More »
John Caldeira recently completed a very useful and enlightening experiment on using Apistan strips to treat a 2nd bee colony. The summary and link to the full study: “In this experiment, Apistan strips that had been previously used per label instructions for a 6-week treatment were applied a second time in four other beehives that
Amitraz is world-recognized as one of the world’s most effective and safest treatments for the control of varroa mites on honeybees. It is now registered for use in Fiji for control of varroa. It is available at low cost from AgChem, Fiji’s premier agricultural chemical supply company.
Amitraz Varroa Mite Treatment Is Now Available From AgChem Read More »
Basic Beekeeping Training Level 1 successfully done. Course by Chuck McCay of Cegu Valley Farm. Cegu Valley Farm is a thirty-two acre farm facing the ocean in rural Fiji. At Cegu Valley Farm, permaculture techniques are used to sustainably farm the land and create a model community within Fiji. Date: 01/18/23 – 01/19/23
1st Basic Beekeeping Training Level 1 course completed in 2023 Read More »
