Thanks, Anton. I was never a “club” person, but beekeeping clubbing has changed that. I’m now on committees and do presentations. It’s a field where there’s different views, but with little exception, respect for those views. At least, that’s my experience. Plus, there’s always more to learn, both about bees and their keepers. Cheers, Mike

Likewise. It was a great time to meet up and learn. I’m sure we’ll talk again.

Thanks, Brett. Very kind.

@@AussieMikesBees good to see ya all ok dude was starting to wonder lost my sister heart ♥ only 53 . Enjoy every thing ya can. That's my mottoes now after loss.

I assume you mean small hive beetle (SHB), Brett. There’s a number of ways to help the bees keep them under control. A strong, healthy colony is the best defence. When SHB get the upper hand, the bees are already below strength for another reason. It could be adding a super too soon, before there’s enough bees to defend the extra space. It could be AFB, they might be queenless or too many after swarms. I use silver bullets with diatomaceous earth in the hive and screened bottom boards with DE on the tray. I’m experimenting with Guardian Entrances. There’s the chemical route, but I prefer not to go there.

@@AussieMikesBees so chemical is it past in CD case bait trap with 4 ports for Beatles to go in .

Yes, that’s the one.