Time for beekeepers to register
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:18:00 GMT
reminder follows recent discoveries of unregistered hives around the State which could pose a threat to the local bee industry. Anyone who owns, or who has charge, care or possession of bees or any beehive is considered a beekeeper and is required by law
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Pest bee continues spreading
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:34:00 GMT
Biosecurity Queensland has now found more than 50 asian honey bee infestations in far north Queensland. The pest bees were first found in a yacht in Cairns over two years ago. Authorities have just discovered a 53rd nest, this time at
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Tri County educational event planned here Tuesday
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:22:00 GMT
the Beeville Livestock Commission where the focus will be on drought recovery strategies for livestock producers. Citizens of Bee, Goliad and Refugio counties are encouraged to attend to learn about the best ways to maintain and recover pastures during
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Super-sniffing bees combat colony pest
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:02:00 GMT
In an effort to stem a massive bee die-off, government scientists have developed a population of honeybees that can root out a main culprit in the epidemic — a parasite that feeds on pupae in nests and spreads
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