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Can the Robinson Vaporiser control your Varroa Mites – Part 2

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Gary Fawcett

In part 2 of the article we answer the question “Can vaporising Oxalic acid crystals with the Robinson Vaporiser control your Varroa Mites?” Continue reading →

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The Kiwimana Buzz Beekeeping Podcast #4 – NBA WS – President and CEO of NBA

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Gary Fawcett

Barry started the workshop by explaining that the government state that, “… “the varroa ‘problem’ is an industry problem” (and this term was used quite frequently throughout the day). Barry also stated that “…pollination not high on other agencies priorities…” Continue reading →

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NBA Workshop – 26 July 2012 – Hamilton

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Margaret Groot

The team at Kiwimana went along to the NBA (National Beekeepers’ Association of NZ) Workshop in Hamilton at the Claudelands Conference Centre. Continue reading →

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The Franklin Bee Club and the Kiwimana Meshboard

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Gary Fawcett

We went along to the Franklin Bee Clubs Meeting, today’s discussions were about varroa mites, Gary did a presentation about our Kiwimana Meshboards. We discussed the benefits and how you count mites with them. Continue reading →

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We will be selling Mite Away Quick Strips

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Gary Fawcett

We are happy to announce that we will be selling the NOD Mite Away Quick Strips. Miteaway Quick strips are a formic Acid based miticide which is reported to leave no residues in the hive. The strips were invented by … Continue reading →

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Foundationless frames no good for brood frames

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Gary Fawcett

We have been experimenting with foundationless frames and getting the bees to create their own foundation. The problem with doing this on brood frames is that the bees tend to create more drone comb and we would rather their build … Continue reading →

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Working in the shop at the Auckland Bee Club

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Gary Fawcett

I went along to Auckland bee club today, and spent most of the time helping Sue in the shop. It was a very busy day and I enjoyed meeting and talking to everyone that came in. I managed to sneak … Continue reading →

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Inspecting Hives and Sending Bees in the post?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Gary Fawcett

It was time to inspect hives today in between painting bee hive boxes and dodging the ever-present rain in Auckland. Isn’t it meant to be summer here? These are some notes from the inspections today:- Taupaki 1 Hive is very … Continue reading →

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AFB Check at Earthsong

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Gary Fawcett

Went along to check on a hive at the Earthsong, which is an Eco-Neighbourhood project based in Ranui in West Auckland. For more information about this project please check out their web site http://www.earthsong.org.nz It seemed like a great place … Continue reading →

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Kiwimana Drone Management Frames For Sale!!!!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Gary Fawcett

We have listed the Drone Management Frames we built on Trademe, if you are interested check out the auction by clicking on the link below:- TradeMe Auction fro Kiwimana Drone Management Frames Here is some information about the frame. In … Continue reading →

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