September 2018 - ACT Beekeepers Association

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[ 19 October 2020 ] Bee Buzz Box November 2020 The History of Two-Queen Hives Part IV – The two-queen consolidated brood nest hive Apiary
[ 13 October 2020 ] Bee Buzz Box October 2020 A History of Two-Queen Hives Part III – Commercial two-queen hive operations Apiary
[ 11 October 2020 ] Canberra Region Beekeepers Beekeeping Scholarships 2020 Apiary
[ 12 September 2020 ] Bee Buzz Box September 2020 A History of Two-Queen Hives Part II – The first managed two-queen colonies Apiary
[ 28 July 2020 ] Bee Buzz Box August 2020 A History of Two-Queen Hives Part I – The origin of the single-queen colony Apiary

Two Queens to Bee Sure

3 September 2018 Alan and Lynne Wade 0

Welcome to Two Queen Land Two-Queen hives are enigmatic to say the least. Here is one historical setup we’ve finally sorted and learnt from. Source: Moeller’s 1978 United States Department of Agriculture Report 161 If […]

Newly established colony in langstrogth hive

Newly established colony in langstrogth hive - this swarm from my healthy warre hive was caught last week and rehomed in a new langstroth hive (2 boxes).
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Seeking my first swarm

Am looking for a second swarm to adopt. I'm located in West Belconnen (Macgregor) but happy to drive a bit and also use a ladder if required.
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Bees. Queens, Nucs, Hive Rental and Hive Support

Local Beekeeper with almost 40 years of Beekeeping experience, running about 200 hives in southern NSW and the ACT. We provide queens,
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Swarm or nuc wanted

Im on the hunt for a swarm or nuc reasonably priced. My girls have struggled since the smoke last summer and went into winter with almost no stores.
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Honey Jars

I've ended up with more jars than I need. 300ml which holds 400gm. Selling at cost price, so save on freight.
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Swarm wanted

Hi, I'm looking for a swarm, as we sadly lost our last colony at the end of winter, even though they survived the harsh summer.
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Need Bees

Hi My hives haven't done to well over winter and I need bees, from 6 hives down to 1.
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Bees and gear available

New, painted 8 frame wooden boxes, bases and lids. Boxes $40 Base $40 Lid $40 Emlocks $15 Full depth wired wooden frames $5 Full depth foundation sheets $3 Brand new,
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Beekeeping Tutor

Hi there! I am offering beekeeping assistance or guidance for any type of hive and for any beekeeper experience level. I can assist in re-queening,
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Established colonies rehomed

Established colonies rehomed Rehomed colonies available around 6 weeks after removal. Overwintered colonies available now on new foundation. Dermot 0402 201 450
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