Mānuka Honey and Beekeeping Consultancy

A new biosecurity threat has arrived on our shores — the Yellow-legged Hornet (Vespa velutina)  has been detected in Auckland . While Biosecurity NZ is actively working to eradicate it, every beekeeper’s vigilance will be essential to stop it from spreading. What Is the Yellow-Legged Hornet? Originally from Asia, the Yellow-legged Hornet is a highly efficient predator of honeybees and other insects . It was accidentally introduced into Europe about 20 years ago, where it spre

A new 2025 scientific review by Ivana Tlak Gajger and colleagues, “Strategies to Mitigate the Adverse Impacts of Viral Infections on Honey Bee Colonies,”  lays out what we actually know — and don’t know — about protecting colonies from bee viruses. It’s one of the clearest, most practical overviews yet on this fast-moving topic. The Problem Honey bees face at least 18 known viruses that can weaken colonies, deform wings, shorten lifespans, and quietly contribute to winter los

A massive international review of 191 field studies  covering over 12,000 hives  has revealed what actually works in the apiary....