Alan Wade, Author at ACT Beekeepers Association

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Apiary Autumn Closedown Saturday 7 April 2018

11/03/2018 Alan Wade 2

Hello Heavy Lifters In retrospect With an exceptional season at an end and shortening days, it’s again time to close bees down for winter. We’ve watched a late season light honey and a strong pollen […]

Requeening Honey Bees at JWA Thursday 8 March 11 am – 4 pm

19/02/2018 Alan Wade 2

Requeening colonies at Jerrabomberra Wetlands Thursday 8 March 11 am – 4 pm The club apiary ‘early autumn’ requeening program is now in full swing. Following up on queen marking on the 21st of February […]

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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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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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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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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