The Buzz
Common Australian Beehive Pests and Bee Predators: Who are they?
The natural ecosystem works in a wonderful yet mysterious way. We can only do so much to protect the bees...
Australian Bushfire Crisis: Impacts and How to Help
The 2019 Australian bushfires have been burning since October 2019. It has been reported that in NSW alone, almost 5...
Nosemosis: What To Look Out For
Summer is around the corner and though your bees will be busy producing honey, it is important to be aware...
Swarm Prevention 2: Queen Management
Queen management techniques to delay and deter swarming. In our second post on preventing spring bee swarms, we look at...
Keeping Up With Australia’s Beekeeping Industry
There is recent emergence of young and amateur beekeepers across Australia. In example, did you know that there is a...
Swarm Prevention 1: Reducing Congestion in the Hive
Reducing congestion in the hive is essential to minimise the risk of swarming. Responsible beekeeping practices include swarm management and...
Spring Management Practices for Australian Beekeepers: An Overview
What is spring management and what does it mean for you and your beehive? Spring has sprung and you -...
Spring Beekeeping: Signs a Hive is Going to Swarm
What are the Signs a Hive is Going to Swarm? As Perfect Bee notes, a bee swarm is often viewed...
Spring Beekeeping: All About Bee Swarms
It's Swarm Season! It’s a common sight all across Australia as soon as sunny spring weather hits - bee swarms....
Preparing Your Honey Bee Hive for Over-Wintering in Australia
The essentials of preparing your honey bee colony for the over-wintering in Australia. Do bees hibernate in Australia? According to...
Honey Stores Part 1: How Much do Bees Need for Winter in Australia?
Today on The Buzz, we take a closer look at the amount of honey stores you should leave in your...
Honey Stores Part 2: How Climate and Colony Size Affects Hive Needs
Last week we provided a general guide on how much honey stores you should leave for winter. We always advise...
Chalkbrood Disease 1: What is it and how is it spread?
Chalkbrood Disease in Australia Australian beehives are "succumbing to the deadly chalkbrood disease at a faster rate than their overseas...
Chalkbrood Disease 2: Identification and Management
Chalkbrood is common in Australan beehives despite the good hygiene of Australian bees. How do you identify, treat and manage...
American Foulbrood 1: What is it and How is it Spread?
A dreaded brood disease, American Foulbrood can devastate a hive and is easily spread Brood diseases are numerous and nasty,...
American Foulbrood 2: Identification and Management
Identifying and managing American Foulbrood is essential to control it's spread. Last week on The Buzz we took at what...
Bee2Bee Beekeeping Supplies Green Statement
We're here for bees and our natural environment. Here at Bee2Bee, we take our social and green stewardship seriously. It...
Uncommon Brood Diseases 1: Stonebrood
A quick look at rare brood disease Stonebrood. Stonebrood is a fungal infection that kills and mummifies bee larvae. Two...
Uncommon Brood Diseases 2: Sacbrood Disease
What is Sacbrood Disease? Sacbrood is a viral infection causes by the Sacbrood Virus. The virus itself is common but...
British Research Shows Intensive Beekeeping Doesn’t Increase Disease
A new study in the U.K has looked at the effect that intensive beekeeping practices has on disease rates in...
6 Beekeeping Steps to Prepare for Spring Build-Up
Why beekeepers need to get ready for the spring build-up now Spring is a key season in the annual beekeeping...
European Foulbrood 2: Identification and Management
Identifying and managing European Foulbrood in a Beehive A European Foulbrood (EFB) infection may show no visible signs at times,...
European Foulbrood 1: What is it and How is it Spread?
European Foulbrood (EFB) is less widespread in Australia than its American counterpart, but it can be a big problem for...
Beekeeping for Beginners: Start Here Before Keeping Bees
It’s spring, and you or someone you know may be thinking about keeping bees for the first time. And with...
Beekeeping for Beginners: What Does it Take to be a Beekeeper?
Want to be a beekeeper? Learn about the needs and responsibility of a-well managed beehive first. Yesterday we addressed the...
Feeding Honey Bees 3: Pollen Supplements and Substitutes
A perfect bee pollen substitute that works for every colony doesn't yet exist. But there are pollen supplements and substitute...
All About Beehive Smokers and Honey Bees
Answers to common questions about using beehive smokers with honey bees. Why do beekeepers smoke bees? Beekeepers have always used...
Bee Friendly Solar Farms Part 2: US Solar Apiary Model Takes Off
In our last post, we looked at the practice of planting pollinator friendly plants, aka creating “bee meadows,” on solar...
