“It wasn't for the honey, it was just to have some bees,” says Dee Why beekeeper Regis Issartial, who started keeping bees in his backyard over two years ago. At the time, Australian beekeepers were still adjusting to the arrival of Varroa mite. Today, the mite is established on the Northern Beaches and managing it has become part of the job for local beekeepers. But a new threat is on the horizon. An avid gardener, Regis Issartial first became interested in beekeeping after noticing there were not many bees around his garden. With no previous experience, he started researching, reading and listening to podcasts, but soon realised there was always more to learn. “They've got their days, like I've got mine.” His brother-in-law, who already kept bees...