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Vita Research Prize 2011
Vita (Europe) Ltd is calling for applications for its 2011 Vita Research award for honeybee health research. Application information for the prize, valued at up to Euros 10,000, is available on the Vita website www.vita-europe.com. The closing date is 1 July 2011. Application form here. Read more…
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Vita Gallery Photo Competition winners announced
The Vita Gallery Photo competition attracted entries from across the globe and the judges have reached their decisions. Read more…
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New Vita product to attract swarms
Vita (Europe) Ltd has unveiled a new swarm attractant product this weekend at the BBKA Spring Convention. Swarming poses beekeepers all sorts of challenges and this new product is designed to help attract swarms in search of a new home. Read more…
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Newsletter: Hornet trap planned
Including; Hornet trap planned, Editorial, Vita R&D News, Sweden’s Dilemma, Buzz words, Photo competition
Download the newsletter here: [download format= »Newsletter » id= »15140″]
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Bee photo competition
With the continuing success of the Vita Gallery, a free photo gallery for beekeepers, honeybee health company Vita (Europe) Ltd is launching a photography competition. Anyone can submit up to three photos relating to bees or beekeeping to try to win a cash prize, while at the same time contributing to the enormously popular Gallery (www.vita-europe.com) which is benefitting beekeepers across the globe. Read more…
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The Independent: Asian hornet on the way to prey on honeybees
Vita is the first to alert the British media to the possible arrival of the Asian hornet and Dr Max Watkins tells of the plans for a hornet trap. Read Asian hornet on the way to prey on honeybees now
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The Daily Telegraph: Asian hornet threatens British bees
Dr Max Watkins: « We cannot tell if or when the hornet might reach Britain, but .. its arrival in the next few seasons looks likely. » Read Asian hornet threatens British Bees now
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New threat to European honeybees
A new threat to honeybees is spreading rapidly in France and may reach the UK within the next few seasons. The invading predator is the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax), and it has the power to destroy a honeybee colony within weeks. Vita (Europe) Ltd, the UK-based honeybee health company, plans to have a hornet trap ready by the end of this season.
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Newsletter: Asian hornet invasion
Including; Asian Hornet Invasion, Editorial, Vita R&D News, Snake Oil’s Enemy, Buzz words, Vita Gallery
Download the newsletter here: [download format= »Newsletter » id= »15142″]
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Vita launches free photo library for bee presenters
Anyone giving talks about bees and beekeeping can now download images for their presentation from the Vita gallery at www.vita-europe.com. Vita (Europe) Ltd, the honeybee health specialist, has developed the free resource because of the increasing demand on beekeepers to give public talks. Read more…