Tackling Varroa Mites: A Live Chat with Randy Oliver
The beekeeping community has weathered numerous challenges over the years, but none quite as daunting as the Varroa mite infestation. In our conversation with Randy Oliver, a seasoned beekeeper since 1966, we delve into the gravity of this issue and its impact on bee colonies.
The Uninvited Guests: A Surprise Swarm Saga
In the heart of a regular workday, amidst the humdrum of my rustic shed, I discovered an unexpected conglomeration of bees taking residence amongst my tools. A surprising sight indeed, as who'd expect to find a buzzing community of bees amidst the oil and iron?
Innovations at Whale Labs: Bee Venom Harvesting
You're in for some sweet, sticky knowledge about the latest buzz in town: Whale Labs. Nestled on the Gold Coast, this hive of activity has been cooking up some un-bee-lievable inventions with our favourite black and yellow buddies. And what's their latest concoction, you ask? A bee venom harvester. Yep, you read that right. It's not your everyday gadget, but it's causing quite the buzz!
DIY Bee Chimney: Guiding FlowHive Bees Over the Fence with The Bush Bee Man
Are you a backyard beekeeper with a FlowHive, looking for a creative solution to keep your bees from bothering your neighbours? Look no further! In this blog post, we'll recap an inventive project by Mark, The Bush Bee Man.
How to Extract Honey From Honeycomb
Let's buzz right in and make this honey extraction process sweeter than honey itself!
First things first, it's important to remember that honey bees work hard to create the delicious golden nectar that we all love so much. So, we need to respect their hard work and make sure we handle the honeycomb with care.