Up until 2022, Australia was free from varroa destructor , a pernicious ectoparasite of apis mellifera , the western honeybee. Ever since...

The winter solstice has passed and the bees are becoming more active. Eucalyptus and other natives set blooms, the days lengthen and...

My experiences with fire ant baits and honey bees.

Every time you use your smoker, resin and tar build up. Eventually, the smoker no longer works efficiently and it can become difficult to...

My thoughts on managing varroa destructor as an Australian Beekeeper.

Today I had the sad, but necessary, job of cleaning up a dead European Honey Bee colony. A homeowner called me to discuss removing an...

On the 5th of July 2023 I received my first swarm call of the season. It has been an unusually mild "winter" here on the Gold Coast,...

Does peppermint work agains Small Hive Beetle?

As a beekeeper, there seems to never be a time when I'm not busy. There are always jobs on the ever-growing TODO list, no matter how many...

While winter is often short and mild on the Gold Coast, all beekeepers need to ensure their hives are adequately prepared for the colder...