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Queen Rearing and the Use of Queens

04/01/2018 davesegal 0

Introduction These notes provide a basic introduction to reproductive biology of honey bees, a general review of the methods that have been used to raise queens and a few practical tips on queen raising. An […]

Grafting Into Queen Starting Cells

04/01/2018 davesegal 0

When grafting into queen starting cells, do you have trouble lifting the larvae out of the worker cells? Does the grafting tool tongue too often cut into the soft wax of the cell wall or […]

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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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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Hives

Established hives in poly or wood. Well established beehives. (2) 2 box 8 Frame wooden $500 each 3 box 8 frame wooden $600 3 box 8 frame wooden Flow $900 3 box 9 frame Poly $700 (2) 6 frame genuine Flow Hive Classic supers with Flow frames (fits 8 frame set-up) $400 each Best contact phone or text 0402 201 450
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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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