October 2024: Monthly Meeting

7:00-7:30 PM

Check-in

7:30-7.35 PM

Introduction & Housekeeping:

Guest Speaker: 

Krista Mogensen - Varroa Development Officer Victorian Department of Agriculture

Krista will talk about varroa mite treatment options, modes of action, pros and cons and mechanical controls. 

A Little bit about Krista.

Fascinated about bees … but also a tad wary? That was me! 10 years ago, I did my first beekeeping course and discovered that handling bees safely was possible. Welcome to the mesmerising world of bees. I’m now a qualified beekeeper with apiaries in the city and countryside. From a professional career in strategic communications and adult training, I now work with bees – the best communicators of us all – mentoring others and promoting pollinator health and food security.

I joined the Varroa Mite Emergency Response in NSW almond orchards in surveillance and destruction and saw my first Varroa. Like many, I’ve been learning all I can about this tiny parasite, and how to upskill us all to manage and live with Varroa.

When I’m not decoding mysterious bee dances, I work on a cattle farm and am hoping for some more rain. 

Supper

Q and A