Beekeeper Sundowner - Strong Bees, Strong Future: Preparing WA for Varroa
Fri, 10 Oct
|WA Farmers offices
Join us for an evening with Julien Duwez (Arista Bee Research), plus networking, sundowner drinks, and a chance to meet our BICWA director candidates.
Time & Location
10 Oct 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
WA Farmers offices, unit 3/14 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley WA 6102, Australia
Guests
About the event
Join us for an engaging information evening focused on breeding honey bees with natural resistance to the Varroa mite and preparing Western Australia for any future challenges.
Guest Speaker
Julien Duwez (Arista Bee Research, Netherlands – online) has spent time in WA earlier this year researching how Varroa-resistant breeding could succeed in our unique landscape. Julien will share his findings and introduce Arista Bee Research, a non-profit foundation based in the Netherlands dedicated to breeding honey bees resistant to Varroa. Arista works with beekeepers and researchers across Europe and beyond, developing and sharing practical programs that reduce reliance on chemical treatments and strengthen long-term bee health.
The presentation can spark a conversation on what we can do now — combining the latest research and practical experience to begin preparing WA before Varroa arrives. By pooling resources and working collaboratively, both commercial and hobbyist beekeepers can take steps today to strengthen our industry.…
Tickets
Member General Admission
Sale ends
08 Oct, 7:30 pm
One entry ticket for a BICWA member
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
non-member General Admission
Sale ends
08 Oct, 7:30 pm
One entry ticket for a non-member.
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
ONLINE General Admission
Sale ends
10 Oct, 12:00 pm
Your contribution to receive the presentation recording post event.
$5.00
+$0.13 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00