October 2022 - ACT Beekeepers Association

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[ 05/06/2025 ] Bee Buzz Box June-July 2025 Smite the Mite Part VII: And then there were None Apiary
[ 01/04/2025 ] Bee Buzz Box May 2025 Smite the Mite Part VI: Going Troppo Apiary
[ 01/04/2025 ] Bee Buzz Box October 2024 Swipe the Mite Part I – The Mitey Drone Buster Apiary
[ 07/02/2025 ] Bee Buzz Box April 2025 Swipe the Mite Part V – A Great Treat Apiary
[ 14/12/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box February 2025 Smite the Mite Part III – In Search of the All Mitey Sledge Hammer: The Natural Oils Apiary

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 […]

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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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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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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