November 2022 - ACT Beekeepers Association

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[ 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
[ 14/12/2024 ] Bee Buzz Box March 2025 Smite the Mite Part IV – In Search of the All Mitey Sledge Hammer: Fungal Predators Apiary

Bee Buzz Box December 2022 Where Beekeepers Fear to Tread – Tom Theobald

25/11/2022 Alan Wade Comments Off

Alan Wade Tom Theobald is the essence of beekeeping folklore. Of a retrospective on Tom, Rachel Gabel writing from The FencePosti records Miles McGaughey, an early associate of Tom’s, saying that: …he first knew of […]

Bee Buzz Box April 2017 A Review of the Global Distribution of Honey Bees

09/11/2022 Alan Wade Comments Off

Alan Wadei Honey bees of the Apis genus are eusocial insects, that is they are socially highly-organised raising brood cooperatively and intergenerationally, and are specialised in their division of labour. They range naturally across Africa, […]

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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Top Bar Golden Mean Hive

Top bar hive (Golden Mean). Hive entry is at one end. In excellent condition. Length: 80cms. Has 18 bars. Glass inspection window with wooden shutter.
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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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