September 2020 - ACT Beekeepers Association

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Bee Buzz Box September 2020 A History of Two-Queen Hives Part II – The first managed two-queen colonies

12/09/2020 Alan Wade 0

Alan Wade One of the earliest records of the existence of sustained presence of two queens in a hive comes from G.M. Doolittle’s 1889 book Scientific Queen-Rearingi, providing an account of queen supersedure: After I […]

Armour ventilated beekeeping suit

Small Armour ventilated beekeeping suit. In very good condition with the exception of some pink highlights from a wash with colours.
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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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Bee Hives

Well established beehives. 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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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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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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