ARTICLES

Buyer Beware | Part 1

In this Buyer Beware article, Part I, the focus is on potential questions to ask the seller prior to purchasing your bees.

The Dog Kennel Hive | Capel Hive Rescue | Part 2

This is the second installment to our Capel Hive Rescue. Join us as we delve into what an abandoned hive looks like on the inside.

All About Swarms

A swarm is one of nature's amazing spectacles. But what are they and why do bees do it? More importantly, what should you do if you see one?

Capel Hive Rescue | Part 1

We received a request for the removal of 7 abandoned beehives. Dave and I stepped up to the plate.

How Honey is Judged in WA

What makes a GOLD AWARD winning honey? You'll be surprised!! Read on to find out. I attended a ‘How Honey is Judged’ workshop a few years...

Is That a Laying Worker I See?

For those of you who enjoyed reading the New Queen with Capped Queen Cells article… well, here’s another anomaly for you. Dave and I were...

Emily's First Swarm

Today was an exciting day for Emily. I had received a call for a swarm collection. It was the school holidays. And Emily was hanging off...

What Type of Hive Should I Get

Choosing the right hardware can be daunting and confusing if you are not familiar with what is out there. And there are so many choices....

There’s a New Queen and Capped Queen Cells in my Hive

I came across an interesting observation the other day. I knew I had some supercedure cells in one of my hives during the previous...

Not All Bee Suits are Bee Proof!

I had an excruciatingly funny-not-funny episode in the field today. Funny for me. Not funny for the other beekeeper I was with.