WA Apiarists' Society in Perth, Western Australia | Community organisation

WA Apiarists' Society

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Address: Monthly Meetings, 6.30pm 1st Thursday of every month except January. All welcome to attend: South Perth Civic Centre Cnr. South Terrace & Sandgate Street 6151 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://waas.org.au

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25.01.2022 Afternoon beeks. I've been using the website below to track the Woorooloo fire. We are luckily only on the edge of the bushfire advice area, but are keeping a c...lose eye on things. The site combines current DFES warnings, the 'myfirewatch' satellite data from Landgate as well as current wind speed and direction and aircraft movements. It's the most comprehensive site I am aware of and is both mobile and computer friendly for viewing. Other suggestions always welcome! Keep safe everyone! See more

25.01.2022 How amazing is this!!

25.01.2022 Is this the Territory's youngest beekeeper? At 12, Lachie has been harvesting honey for 18 months! Recently he made $140 for charitable causes in Timor-Leste ... A sting just under the eye wasn't enough to deter Lachie from the hobby. "Yes, bee stings do hurt, but they don't hurt enough to stop you from your passion." Listen online: https://ab.co/3pZ5fRm

23.01.2022 Please remember to register to attend the WAAS meeting 3rd September 2020 https://waas.org.au/event-3632555/Registration

22.01.2022 WANTED Volunteers for Bee Industry Stand at the Royal Show. Sat 26/9 to Sat 3/10. 4 hour shift education interaction with the public please contact Leilani [email protected] or 0428290029 Also need empty toilet rolls and egg cartons for the activities if you can save for me, appreciated. Thank you. See more

22.01.2022 EVENT POSTPONED TO FRIDAY, 5th MARCH Unfortunately, due to health and safety issues in the community, the WA bees For Future Food Security event has been ...postponed and will no longer take place on the 12th of Feb. We also want to make sure we are delivering this celebration in the best and most cheerful environment. The venue will still be the University of Western Australia on Thurling Green, (Hackett Drive car park #3) starting at 6 pm. We look forward to seeing you there! See more

21.01.2022 Take Aways from tonight's AFB Presentation.

21.01.2022 Kensington training apiary celebrates 800th enrolment in style The Western Australian Apiarists’ Society (WAAS) has just recorded its 800th enrolment at its Kensington-based training apiary. Hobby beekeeper Steve Rodgers (59), a Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor, said he was proud to be the 800th enrolment, after recently attending a WAAS ‘Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping’ one-day course. I was encouraged to get into beekeeping by my wife, a horticulturist, he ...Continue reading

19.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/141285785936139/posts/3310405609024125/

18.01.2022 Well done Luke's Bees !

17.01.2022 Road Trip! The training team in full flight at Bunbury ECU Campus. Beekeeping 101 training in the South West.

17.01.2022 If you are a beekeeper in ToVP, please consider looking and submitting comments to this. Particularly with regard to the WAAS Best Practice Guide which can be found on the first page of the WAAS website.

17.01.2022 We still have seats available on our two bus tours Friday 2nd July leaving from UWA Club at 8.30am returning 5.30pm. $110pp includes morning tea and lunch.... One is the Jarrah tour heading South of Perth, the other the Marri tour heading North East. These tours are open to anyone that would like to learn more about beekeeping and our wonderful Eucalyptus forests . If you’re interested please email [email protected] and we will send you the program See more

15.01.2022 Are a couple of cameras key to keeping Australia's bee and honey industry from invasive and destructive pests? Two young scientists have come up with a specia...l hive fitted with monitors to detect ever single bees coming and going. The idea is to detect bee pests like the Varroa Destructor before they can cause havoc to our native bees. Check out the sneak peek here. Full story on Landline this Sunday on ABC TV + iview.

12.01.2022 North Perth, Stirling and Surrounds Bee Buddy Social Event Saturday, 19 September 2020... Date: 19th September 2020 Time: 12:00pm till 2:00pm Location: Elite Bees (5 Hutton St, Osborne Park WA 6017) Please arrive between 11:30 and 12:00 for a 12pm sharp start. Please bring: Usual nibbles or plate to share (Keep in mind food allergies in your preparations please, stick to communal/ safe spectrum of foods) Topics Pests, diseases and Amateur Bee Keeping with Biosecuirty (James Sheehan, Bee Biosecurity Officer (DPIRD)) Suburban beekeeping, Spring maintenance, Gear and Equipment (Rob McKrill, Elite Bees) RSVP: Wednesday by 16th September 2020 Max Numbers: This event will be capped at 40 people Sorry about late notice but I wanted to get this in before Spring and we’re all too busy with our Spring maintenance duties. Looking forward to seeing you there!!! Facilitator: Warren Erasmus Please RSVP by email to ([email protected])

11.01.2022 Thanks to those that helped at the busy bee today. Some boxes treated Some frames waxed Some 12v power added The Long Lang added to the arsenal... WA Apiarists' Society BeeWise #ECU

11.01.2022 Free biosecurity course for Aussie beekeepers The Biosecurity for Beekeepers online course is now free for all Australian beekeepers, increasing the accessibility of training which will help protect the honey bee industry from pests and diseases. Trevor Weatherhead, Chair of the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC), said the course was previously only free for commercial beekeepers who had 50 or more hives with others having to pay a small fee.... AHBIC funding allows the course to be accessed at no cost to commercial beekeepers and now Australian state and territory governments have contributed to make the course free to all beekeepers, said Trevor This is a great step towards improving bee biosecurity standards across Australia which will help ensure the industry’s sustainability into the future. Plant Health Australia (PHA) CEO Sarah Corcoran said the course has also been refreshed to ensure it remains current and relevant. The course was updated by the PHA training team with advice and input from AHBIC, state bee biosecurity officers and other industry representatives, said Sarah. The course, which takes about 90 minutes to complete, covers: checking your hives for pests and diseases identifying exotic and established pests and diseases of honey bees taking action after finding a serious pest or disease in your hives minimising the impact of pests and diseases on your hives. On successful completion of the course you receive a certificate which demonstrates compliance with the Australian Honey Bee Biosecurity Code of Practice. Completing an approved pest and disease management course is a requirement of the Code for all beekeepers with 50 or more hives and this course is one way to meet that requirement. Beekeepers can also speak to their local Bee Biosecurity Officer about alternative options. The Biosecurity for Beekeepers course is delivered by PHA through funding from state and territory governments and AHBIC. The original development of the course was funded by AgriFutures Australia. For information on how to register for the course visit www.beeaware.org.au/training Contact Please direct enquires to [email protected] Australia’s bee biosecurity partnership. Credit: Plant Health Australia

09.01.2022 Half day conference tickets available until 20th June.

09.01.2022 Western Australia Beekeepers are being affected by bushfires.... read article here: https://www.farmweekly.com.au//beekeepers-stung-by-weath/

09.01.2022 The landline article

08.01.2022 WAAS Bunbury meeting details https://fb.me/e/fw2Qu37WH

08.01.2022 Kate, Duchess of Cambridge gives children honey from her own hive at Amner Hall. https://www.perthnow.com.au//kate-duchess-of-cambridge-giv

07.01.2022 looking forward to this now on the 5th March (hopefully)! Postponed due to the current restrictions. Keep an eye on the page for more updates

06.01.2022 Yuqi Yang, PhD candidate and researcher at the CRC for Honey Bee Products, aims to design a honey bee-friendly botanic garden in Western Australia.

06.01.2022 WA has the purest honey bee products in the world, and we need to protect our healthy bees. In a day and a half you will learn about WA's honey bee industry, share your product ideas and develop them, with guidance, into products for the export market.

02.01.2022 If you live in the Town of Vic Park.