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Wellington Beekeepers Association Inc. Notices - June 2000 |
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Varroa Identification Last month the varroa mite discovered in New Zealand was described as varroa jacobsonii, but it has now been identified as varroa destructor. It is still a most unwelcome pest and will wreak the same (or worse) havoc on our beehives. Annual Subscription A proposal has been made that members who elect to receive newsletters by e-mail rather then standard post, will be offered a $5 rebate on their $20 annual membership fee. This allows for the fact that newsletters sent by e-mail do not incur either printing or postage costs. If you would like to receive your news-letter by e-mail, then please indicate when you renew your membership shortly, and supply your e-mail address to editor@beehive.org.nzMead Competition Don't forget that the annual mead competition is coming up, and will be held in July with our AGM. Members wishing to enter should be preparing their mead now. Entries will need to be submitted in clear round bottles of either 375 ml or standard 750 ml size. There are three classes: dry, sweet, and sparkling. |
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