Varroa Control - Lynfa Davies

Lynfa Davies, a master beekeeper from Aberystwyth in Mid Wales, talks about the control of varroa. Starting with the life cycle of the varroa mite, she goes on to discuss the various ways beekeepers have devised to control the mite. This includes both the use of chemical applications and more natural methods. She concludes by answering questions from participants. This talk is an ideal introduction to the whole problem of varroa, both those starting the keep bees and for the more experienced beekeeper.

Lynfa has been keeping bees since 2005 with her husband and currently has approximately 30 hives. In 2015 she became a Master Beekeeper after working her way through the modules and practical assessments and then in 2019 she achieved the National Diploma in Beekeeping (NDB). Lynfa enjoys teaching beekeeping and is passionate about helping new beekeepers to learn the skills required to keep bees healthy and productive. Covid-19 might have curtailed many activities but Lynfa has adapted to this and regularly gives talks via digital platforms. She also regularly writes articles for beekeeping magazines. Lynfa is a member of the Welsh Beekeeper's Association (WBKA) Learning and Development Committee and has delivered courses for the WBKA as well as being a tutor for the NDB short courses and contributing to workshops at the BBKA Spring Convention. In her day job, Lynfa is a Knowledge Exchange Manager on the Farming Connect programme in Wales.