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  • 4 Jul 2023 11:14 AM | James FIELD (Administrator)

    BSSA produces a bi-monthly magazine, Buzzword. Download edition 118 here.


  • 21 Apr 2023 5:47 PM | Natalie DIXON (Administrator)
    BSSA produces a bi-monthly magazine, Buzzword. Download edition 117 here.
  • 18 Jan 2023 3:34 PM | Natalie DIXON (Administrator)

    BSSA produces a bi-monthly magazine, Buzzword. Download edition 116 here.

  • 24 Nov 2022 8:58 AM | James FIELD (Administrator)

    Hi there,

    This afternoon PIRSA announced the varroa sampling program, targeted at beekeepers with 20 or more hives.

    SA beekeepers with 20 or more hives are being called on to play their part in protecting our state from Varroa mite by sampling 10% of their hives per apiary.

    Sampling hives gives PIRSA and industry confidence that SA is free of Varroa mite, and protects apiary businesses and associated pollination-dependent industries. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is offering free sampling kits at a series of upcoming workshops across the state.

    At the workshops, beekeepers will receive their sampling kits, learn how to sample for Varroa mite and have the opportunity to ask questions.

    Workshop dates and locations:
    • Murray Bridge, 21 November, 6pm-7.30pm
    • Mt Gambier, 22 November, 6pm-7.30pm
    • Naracoorte, 23 November, 6pm-7.30pm
    • Keith, 24 November, 6pm-7.30pm
    • Loxton, 25 November, 6pm-7.30pm
    • Port Lincoln, 29 November, 6pm-7.30pm
    • Clare, 30 November, 6pm-7.30pm
    • Nuriootpa, 1 December, 6pm-7.30pm
    • Adelaide, 2 December, 6pm-7.30pm
    • Kangaroo Island, 6 December, 6pm-7.30pm.

    Media release

    Eventbrite link to register - Varroa mite sampling workshops Tickets, Mon 21/11/2022 at 6:00 pm | Eventbrite

    PIRSA Varroa web page – www.pir.sa.gov.au/varroa

    A post on PIRSA’s Facebook and Twitter


  • 4 Nov 2022 10:11 AM | James FIELD (Administrator)
    27 Aug 2022 2:14 PM | James FIELD

    BSSA produces a bi-monthly magazine, Buzzword. Download edition 115 here.


  • 16 Sep 2022 8:38 AM | James FIELD (Administrator)

    Just a BIG reminder that this year's Mount Barker  Show is upon us

    25th MARCH 2023

    It's that time of year again. The Mt Barker Show is upon us. We are looking for entries in honey (liquid, section comb), wax, honey on frames, anything, to be submitted for judging at the Mt Barker Show. As you know, these competitions are great fun and offer up all manner of bragging rights. This year is our 150th anniversary show and is going to be bigger and better than ever. I hope Our Society members can get lots of entries in.

     link to Show http://www.mountbarkerdistrictshow.org.au. It has all the required entry regulations in it. Thanks for your support.

    From Crispin BOXALL

  • 15 Sep 2022 8:04 AM | James FIELD (Administrator)

    Members are invited to use this link to view submissions made to the senate regarding the effectiveness of the current biosecurity measures for foot and mouth and varroa. The BSSA have made a submission. 


  • 27 Aug 2022 2:14 PM | James FIELD (Administrator)

    BSSA produces a bi-monthly magazine, Buzzword. Download edition 114 here.

  • 13 Aug 2022 7:47 PM | James FIELD (Administrator)

    We had PIRSA come out to our Clovelly Park hives to demonstrate the alcohol wash method for Varroa testing. Have a look at the videos on facebook here


  • 3 Jul 2022 8:48 AM | James FIELD (Administrator)

    For those of you who want to read the most up to date information on the varroa incursion, the Australian Honey Bee Council are posting regular updates to their facebook page. www.facebook.com/AustBee

    Furthermore, PIRSA has provided the following information in relation to varroa and South Australia’s current response. www.pir.sa.gov.au/varroa

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