Honey

Went and picked honey last week from my supplier, a bio security Officer for Varroa (Varroa development officer). The jar on the right is what I normally get, ‘cause honey.

Not now. I can only get the middle and left size. Why?

The impact of #VarroaMite on local hives. The example he gave was from our OS SE Island neighbours where the number of hives went 2000 to 8. This is the future of bees in Victoria.

#AgVic #Ag / #Victoria / #Varroa / #BeeMAX / #BioSecurity / #agriculture <https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/pest-insects-and-mites/priority-pest-insects-and-mites/varroa-mite-of-honey-bees/varroa-mite-current-situation> / <https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varroa>

Honey #bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic #Varroa #mite occur within specific timeframes, a new study reveals.
#Ecology #AgriculturalScience #Environmental #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2025/02/eco02032501.html