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Jul 282 min read

Spring management 101 in SE QLD

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

Jul 45 min read

Fire ant baiting and bee hives

My experiences with fire ant baits and honey bees.

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Feb 132 min read

How to clean a dirty smoker

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

Sep 26, 20237 min read

Managing Varroa Destructor in European Honey Bee Colonies

My thoughts on managing varroa destructor as an Australian Beekeeper.

Aug 25, 20233 min read

Beeware!!! Shonky operators killing bees...

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...

Jul 23, 20231 min read

Gold Coast Swarm Season Has Arrived

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,...

Jun 9, 20234 min read

Using Peppermint for Small Hive Beetle control

Discussion As you know, Small Hive Beetle (SHB) are a pernicious pest of our colonies here in SE QLD (and any moderately warm climate),...

Jun 2, 20234 min read

When bees "hibernate" ... Beekeepers "get busy"

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...

Apr 18, 20233 min read

Gold Coast Beekeepers - time to get ready for winter

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