June 2019 - ACT Beekeepers Association

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[ 12/04/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box May 2024 Mite Bee Part II – How the Mitey have Fallen Apiary
[ 25/03/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box April 2024 Mite Bee Part I – A Varroa Control Guide Apiary
[ 28/02/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box March 2024 The Social Life of Bees – Part V The Corbiculate Bees Apiary
[ 02/01/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box February 2023 The Social Life of Bees Part IV – Corbiculate Bee Origins Apiary
[ 23/10/2023 ] Bee Buzz Box November 2023 The Social Life of Bees Part III – The Carpenter Bees 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. […]

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 $50. Nucs are re-homed colonies that are ready now. 6 frame colonies $240 in to your gear.
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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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Kenyan Top Bar Hive

Nice calm hive. Can be delivered in Canberra for $50
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