July 2020 - 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

Apis henshawi (Henshaw's Honey Bee) from the Oligocene Creské Stredhori Mountains, Czech Republic

Bee Buzz Box August 2020 A History of Two-Queen Hives Part I – The origin of the single-queen colony

28 July 2020 Alan and Lynne Wade 0

Alan Wade The honey bee colony is almost always headed by a single queen irrespective of its natural or managed state. However finding a second queen is not uncommon. It routinely occurs when colonies are […]

Bee Buzz Box July 2020 – Bee Space

3 July 2020 Alan and Lynne Wade 0

Alan Wade and Frank Derwent Many beekeepers make claim to understanding bee space. Indeed it is one of the fundamentals tenets of beekeeping that is taught to beginners. Anything bigger than a bee space will […]

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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