An Ashburton beekeeper has taken a swipe at the Ashburton District Council
for what he describes as 'poor performance' by some of its staff.
Roger Bray has taken issue with staff over 'inappropriate' use of chemicals
causing bee deaths. The problem has been going on for a number of years and
no-one at council appears willing to listen, Mr Bray said.
http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz/index.asp?articleid=12076
Commercial beekeepers are warning that the arrival of the varroa mite and
the increase in grapes, which self pollinate, will cause problems in
Marlborough.
National Beekeepers Association chief executive Jim Edwards said the
establishment of varroa mite meant the majority of feral bee hives in the
North Island had disappeared and he expected a similar scenario in the South
Island. "You can expect the impact to become more apparent over the coming
months."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlboroughexpress/4713720a6563.html
Fears that the devastating bee disease Colony Collapse Disorder has arrived
in Wairarapa has prompted a leading beekeeper to make an appeal to farmers
using sprays.
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