October 2022 - ACT Beekeepers Association

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ACT Biosecurity: Wild Bee Hive Locations Wanted

23/10/2022 Justin Freeman Comments Off

ACT Biosecurity is collecting data on the distribution of wild bee hives (European honey bees) across the Australian Capital Territory. Wild bee hives are unmanaged and can be a source of spreading pests such as wax moth and small […]

Bee Buzz Box November 2022 Requeening with Swarm Control

22/10/2022 Alan Wade Comments Off

Alan Wade In the 1950s an eminent group of American apiarists collaborated to present a coherent approach to spring hive management. They realised that the processes of honey bee population buildup, swarm preparation and queen […]

Bees and gear available

New, painted 8 frame wooden boxes, bases and lids. Boxes $50 (Wax dipped and painted) Base $45 Lid $45 Emlocks $15 Full depth wired wooden frames $5.50 Full depth foundation sheets $3.50 Waxed Frames $9.50 Smoker $50 Hive Tool $15 Brand new Paradise hive gear available.
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For Sale - Established Colony

Established colony for sale (Gungahlin area) - Work commitments mean I'm struggling for the time to properly manage my bees. Additionally,
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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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Top Bar for rehoming

I have a top bar in Cooma but I am moving States and can't take them. I built the TB myself from pine.
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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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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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