The birth of a bee

Bob, you have given a reason why every bee keeper should be registered. The testing of the honey. Let me give you an example of how this Bio security system works. Associations here were asked for volunteers to work hand in hand with the Bio security people. About 3 months ago, came a report verroa had been found in QLD, and it had. In a container, on the docks. The volunteer bee keeper was able to identify the mite. The Bio security people dealt with it. The result? no varroa in Australia. yet. Our President is one of those volunteers. Now answer me truthfully, Bob, could that result have occurred in Tasmania? Embrace the concept, Bob. Our bees may depend on it. Bob

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jx2mad

The flow hive invention seems good as it does not disturb the bees. HOWEVER. You still have to disturb them by lifting the honey box off to check the brood box. I take the opportunity to check the brood box when I am robbing the old fashion way. Jim

---

I know the older keepers are against the flow hive. I will find out why, and post here. Something to do with not enough checks done to the hive, and pests & diseases taking over. Could be just old bull, young bull, and not accepting change. Bob

T

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by bob10

Bob, you have given a reason why every bee keeper should be registered. The testing of the honey. Let me give you an example of how this Bio security system works. Associations here were asked for volunteers to work hand in hand with the Bio security people. About 3 months ago, came a report verroa had been found in QLD, and it had. In a container, on the docks. The volunteer bee keeper was able to identify the mite. The Bio security people dealt with it. The result? no varroa in Australia. yet. Our President is one of those volunteers. Now answer me truthfully, Bob, could that result have occurred in Tasmania? Embrace the concept, Bob. Our bees may depend on it. Bob

---

Of course it could Bio security works in every state just cause we aint mainland we aint stupid ---- but again that has nought to do with regulation

Can you name 3 things that the regulators have taken over that still work properly in the manner promised tis like believing in fairys

How can I put this politely at every port in Tasmania there are hives placed to catch any ferals that arrive on boats

We also have fly traps on fruit trees in case any mainland flys arrived uninvited

You seem to forget that the average Tasmanian has 2 heads which makes them twice as smart

Many of our beekeepers have been up in cairns trying help sort out the mess up there with imported variety's of bees again illrelevant to regulation

But these precautions have nought nil zero or in plain language bugger all to do with bio security tis a furhy ---- And I can assure yo know one will be coming to check my hives

Two different things requiring two different solutions

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jx2mad

The flow hive invention seems good as it does not disturb the bees. HOWEVER. You still have to disturb them by lifting the honey box off to check the brood box. I take the opportunity to check the brood box when I am robbing the old fashion way. Jim

---

On the surface it looks like a good idea

But if it encourages peeps to get a hive

Stick it in the garden and just visit to get

Honey it will be a disaster Bee Keeping

Involves a lot more than just Robbing

The hive of honey

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bob Harding

T


Of course it could Bio security works in every state just cause we aint mainland we aint stupid ---- but again that has nought to do with regulation

Can you name 3 things that the regulators have taken over that still work properly in the manner promised tis like believing in fairys

How can I put this politely at every port in Tasmania there are hives placed to catch any ferals that arrive on boats

We also have fly traps on fruit trees in case any mainland flys arrived uninvited

You seem to forget that the average Tasmanian has 2 heads which makes them twice as smart

Many of our beekeepers have been up in cairns trying help sort out the mess up there with imported variety's of bees again illrelevant to regulation

But these precautions have nought nil zero or in plain language bugger all to do with bio security tis a furhy ---- And I can assure yo know one will be coming to check my hives

Two different things requiring two different solutions

---

I promise I will get back to you on all of that. Bob

An excellent series of videos, about how N.Z. is controlling American Foul Brood. How to recognise the disease , as well as sacbrood, & chalkbrood. Also the system of inspection of hives, and reporting of pests & diseases , which I believe has been incorporated in the Australian system, to an extent. Bob I think it also shows why the flow hive set up will not work , long term.


https://youtu.be/ViQp92kPr6Y?list=PL...TtiqMStqAAuaoi

Nosema warning to bee keepers, Bob


Nosema warning to beekeepers

US bee keepers see 42% of their hives die off in a single year- in Summer. Bob


Beekeepers see 42% of US honeybee colonies die off in a single year | Environment | The Guardian

Tis a major problem it would seem spraying is a major cause

Lost 8 hives myself a couple years back due to spraying paddocks

Never did find out what they were spraying the mongrels

Read a report tother day that even round up is causing probs

Which was a spray which I alus considerd harmless

So you never know ----- tis a conspiracy agin Beekeepers

I have bin told chuckle chuckle

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bob Harding

Tis a major problem it would seem spraying is a major cause

Lost 8 hives myself a couple years back due to spraying paddocks

Never did find out what they were spraying the mongrels

Read a report tother day that even round up is causing probs

Which was a spray which I alus considerd harmless

So you never know ----- tis a conspiracy agin Beekeepers

I have bin told chuckle chuckle

---

Yes, spraying is considered a major cause of problems up here, especially council spraying footpaths
This may restore your confidence in the "System " but I think not, Bob


How the White House plans to help the humble bee maintain its buzz - The Washington Post