June 2019 - ACT Beekeepers Association

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[ 02/09/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box September 2024 Mite Bee Part VB –The Varroa Suggestion Box: A Better Way Forward Apiary
[ 20/08/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box August 2024 Mite Bee Part VA –The Varroa Suggestion Box: Setting the Scene Apiary
[ 13/06/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box July 2024 Mite Bee Part IV – The All Mitey Hath Spoken Apiary
[ 17/05/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box June 2024 Mite Bee Part III – Easy Rider Honey Bee Mites and Pests Apiary
[ 12/04/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box May 2024 Mite Bee Part II – How the Mitey have Fallen Apiary

Bee Buzz Box – June 2019 Art thou a skeppist? Part I The origins and practice of skep beekeeping

16/06/2019 Alan Wade 0

Alan Wade and Frank Derwent In this two-part series we examine first the lost art of skepping and its transition to the modern and robust frame hive. To begin we trace the origins and practice […]

Putting Bees on Notice

08/06/2019 Alan Wade 0

Alan Wade As individuals, we all experience collective amnesia whenever it’s time to decide what to do next. We muddle along, sometimes making ill-advised choices, if not first overtaken by events. Bees are somewhat different. […]

6 frame nucs

6 frame nucs (nucleus colonies) Nucs are suitable for Langstroth full depth hives (including all flow hive models). We will come to you and place the frames of bees into your hive.
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Bee Hives

Well established beehives. (2) 2 box 8 Frame wooden $500 each 3 box 8 frame wooden $650 3 box 8 frame Flow $900 3 box 9 frame Poly $750 (2) 6 frame genuine Flow Hive Classic supers with Flow frames (fits 8 frame set-up) $400 each.
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Beekeeping equipment for sale

If you are looking for beekeeping equipment, get in touch. Pickup available (O'Connor). Delivery $20 ACT only. 8 and 10 frame sized equipment available.
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Honey Jars

I've ended up with more jars than I need. 300ml which holds 400gm. In boxes of 84 ($100), but boxes can be broken up.
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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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Swarms and Nucs

Taking orders for swarms and Nucs. Swarms are $80. Nucs are re-homed colonies that are ready now. 6 frame colonies $240 in to your gear.
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