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Learn, Beekeeping 101

Why Are Bees Flying Around The Front Of Your Hive?

Why are lots of bees flying around the front of your hive? Ecrotek has tips on what it could be and when to take action.

Learn, Getting Started

The trouble with tutin

Honey seems so natural and wholesome that it’s difficult to imagine it causing harm. But if your honey is contaminated with another natural substance – tutin – it can be toxic to humans, causing nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and even death.

Industry, Disease, Varroa, Health

Rising costs, increasing numbers, and high demand

Issues facing New Zealand beekeepers

Learn, Beekeeping 101

Aggressive Behaviour In Bees

If your bees seem unusually aggressive, Ecrotek explains why it might be happening – and what you can do about it.

Learn, Beekeeping 101

Ecrotek | Know Your Queen and Why She’s Important

Get to know your queen bee and why she’s important. Learn how she mates, manages her colony and lives her lifecycle – from Ecrotek.

Industry, Disease, Commercial

New research, new hope in the fight against AFB

Larvae rotting in their cells, decimated bee population, and – worst of all – having to burn your beehive to the ground. No wonder beekeepers dread American Foulbrood Disease.

How-To, Beekeeping 101

Beekeeping 101: Super Sizes

What depth is right for your hive?

How To Treat Stonebrood And Protect Your Hive

Ecrotek helps you understand Stonebrood – symptoms, treatment and how to prevent the disease from entering your beehives.

Disease, Varroa, Health, Beekeeping 101

Varroa Control When Using Synthetic Treatments

Learn how to get the most out of your synthetic varroa treatments (Bayvarol and Apitraz) with our informational treatment guide.