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Beekeepers are very busy people. In addition to normal hive management, you now must deal with extra surveillance activities because of the Varroa mite incursion, and the threat of other pests and disease. These legislative and bureaucratic demands can be overwhelming; however, Tocal College has produced a simple way to fulfil these obligations. The answer is the Beekeeping Record Book. Moreover, keeping these completed entries for five years covers your requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2016.
This easy-to-use book is set up so that you can record exactly what is required by legislation in the spaces on 8 sets of pages.
The record templates cover
It also includes a brief guide to identifying the pests that you need to note.
Introduction
10 sets of blank record sheets
Training record
Field guide for pests and diseases of honey bees
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| Title | Beekeeping record book |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | |
| Pages | 142 |
| ISBN | 978-1-76058-759-8 |
| Catalogue number | B997 |
| Year published | 2024 |
| Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
| Price | $22AUD (inc GST) |
| Paperback / Hardback - $22 | Buy now |
| eBook - Not available (iPad/iPhone) | |
| eBook - Not available (PC/Android) |
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