What have I learnt - How to overwinter hives?
Winter Coming to an End. As winter comes to an end, I want to share thoughts about overwintering beehives. The causes of winter losses...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Aug 6
- 1 min
What is happening in August?
In the Beehive. The days are getting longer with the Queen's egg production increasing, and the brood nest is slowly growing. The result...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Bee Swarm Fever
Bee Swarms Beekeepers, new or experienced, enjoy the thrill of catching swarms. Swarm season can start as early as August and conclude...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Jul 23
- 1 min
48 Days to go to Spring.
Mid-winter and looking forward to spring! Hi Beekeepers, I go through the same feelings every year. At the end of Autumn, I am looking...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Jul 14
- 1 min
20000 Queen Bees
Each year, approximately 20000 Queen bees are posted to South Australian beekeepers from New South Wales Queen producers. The Varroa...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Jul 10
- 1 min
Varroa Incursion - NSW, Australia.
Varroa Incursion updates 10/7/22. 38 premises infected. The eradication work continues. Stay up to date. Check the NSW DPI website....
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Jul 4
- 1 min
Everyone is talking about Varroa.
Yes, everyone is talking about Varroa. We are two weeks into the Varroa Mite incursion centred around the Port of Newcastle. Varroa Mites...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Jul 1
- 1 min
Bee part of the "Fight the Mite" movement.
Bee part of the "Fight the Mite" movement! What can I do in SA❓ 1️⃣ Learn how to do the Alcohol Wash method for detecting varroa mite on...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Have you heard of the Varroa Mite Incursion?
Varroa Mite Incursion. On June 22nd, varroa mites were discovered in sentinel beehives at the Port of Newcastle (NSW) and a biosecurity...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Winter Solstice but preparing for Spring.
The Winter Solstice is June 21 in the southern hemisphere. It is traditionally when the Queens egg laying is at a low point or ceased...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Jun 14
- 1 min
LAND FOR BEES
Rural land for bee sites. We are looking for bee sites on private rural land in South Australia. Would you like to host some bees...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Jun 11
- 1 min
What is happening in my hive in Winter (Southern Hemisphere)?
Winter is usually the slowest beekeeping season as there is little to do. Also, opening hives in winter can chill the brood and have a...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- May 28
- 1 min
Bring your BUZZ!
(Report from the Mt Pleasant Farmers Market - World Bee Day) The market is a buzz for bee day! A cool autumn morning saw the start of the...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- May 11
- 1 min
World Bee Day at Mt Pleasant Farmers Market
World Bee Day Celebrations Bring the children - bring the grandchildren! Wear yellow 0r your best bee outfit Saturday 21st May. 8 am to...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- May 10
- 1 min
Winter in your Beehive. Part Two
The Winter Cluster. The temperature inside the winter cluster is generated by the movement of bees and the consumption of honey. Bees at...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- May 5
- 1 min
World Bee Day May 21, 2022.
World Bee Day at Mount Pleasant Farmers Market in 2022. Celebrate World Bee Day with a Beekeeping Experience at the Mt Pleasant Farmers...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- May 5
- 1 min
Winter in Your Beehive. Part One.
There are basic requirements for successful wintering. These include the right location, adequate stores of honey and pollen, a good...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Apr 29
- 1 min
2022 Spring - Beekeeping Education Program
We are very excited to announce our new 2022 Spring Beekeeping education program. "Spring Beehive Management" is back, starting in...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Apr 2
- 1 min
Can you predict the future of your beehive?
Yes, predicting the future population of your beehive is possible. Do you have an expanding population? More eggs and larvae than capped...
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Adelaide Bee Sales
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Thank You to the beekeepers.
“Thank You” Make Your Own Queens: March 18-19 Beekeeper Training 2022 completed. Thank you to everyone who came along to the “Make Your...
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