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So you’re thinking of becoming a beekeeper. Here are some things to consider prior to embarking on your beekeeping journey. Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development (DPIRD) Bees are livestock and must be registered with DPIRD. Just as cattle, sheep, and pigs are. This is regardless of whether you live on a farm or in the city, or whether you have one hive or hundreds. Here at Carlaminda we are serious about biosecurity and it is against our policy (and the Bios

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?

We are in!! The Ferguson Valley Open Gardens event is being held on 28-29 October 2023. And we are excited to be a part of it!

Come and hear about the world of pollinators at Bunnings Bunbury!

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

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...

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...

Come and hear about the world of pollinators at Bunnings Bunbury!

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...

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....

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

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