Try These 7 Amazing Western Australian Honey Varieties
Perth Honey Company
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2y ago
Western Australia is blessed with some of the best regions in the world to raise bees and harvest honey. Our remoteness means we are free from many pests and diseases that cripple the beekeeping industry in other parts of the world. What makes Western Australian honey particularly awesome though is its unique flora. In this post, we list (in no particular order) some of the best and most popular Western Australian honey.     1. Coastal Wildflower honey   This is one of the most common and popular Western Australian honey types found in the southwest region of WA. In essence, th ..read more
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Hive Hosting – A useful guide for beekeepers and beehive hosts
Perth Honey Company
by perthhoneycompany
2y ago
As part of our beekeeping business, we have been fortunate enough to have met many great people who have been hosts for our beehives. Without these awesome hive hosts, we’d have not been able to grow our business nor would we have been able to harvest some of the amazing and varied honey that we’ve pulled in the past! Which came first, the chickens or the beehives? The purpose of this post is to help inform other beekeepers and potential hive hosts of some of our experiences with hive hosting. We hope that through passing on some information about how we’ve done this in the past, we can help e ..read more
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Key tips to successfully adding a honey super
Perth Honey Company
by perthhoneycompany
2y ago
Many new beekeepers often ask when they should add a super to a new beehive. The timing of and method behind adding a honey super is crucial to the success of your beehive. In this article, we hope to teach you about when to add a honey super. The requirements will essentially be the same for conventional Langstroth beehives, as well as Flow Hives. When to add a honey super to a new beehive 80% of the frames in the brood box are drawn out with honeycomb and brood/honey. Bees are covering all frames and bees spill out of the box upon the lid being lifted. There is an abundance of flowers and n ..read more
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How to make a swarm trap: A detailed guide to making a cheap swarm trap
Perth Honey Company
by perthhoneycompany
2y ago
You may have heard about swarm trapping and thought you may like to give it a go.  This guide will explain how to make a swarm trap from basic equipment and tools. Most of this will be from gear you already have laying around anyway, so a swarm trap can be made quite cheaply. If you’re new to swarm trapping or would like a greater understanding of what is involved, you can checkout our article on how to catch bees in a swarm trap, Spring 2020 How to make a swarm trap from an old beehive First, gather your equipment.  For a basic swarm trap we use the following materials: 8 fram ..read more
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How to buy a Nuc Box; super useful bee purchasing tips
Perth Honey Company
by perthhoneycompany
2y ago
Do you want to know how to buy a nuc box? The aim of this article is to assist new beekeepers in what to look for when buying a nucleus colony of bees for their new beehive. Many new beekeepers decide upon a nuc box when first establishing their beehive. Buying a good-quality nuc box is an excellent way of getting started in the world of beekeeping. A strong nuc can get you up and running quite quickly, and possibly even get you a harvest of honey in its first season. That said, unfortunately, not all nucs are made equal. Getting a poor-quality one can set you back both financially and cost yo ..read more
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How to catch bees in a swarm trap, Spring 2020
Perth Honey Company
by perthhoneycompany
2y ago
One of our favourite beekeeping activities is catching swarms of bees in a swarm trap. Learning how to catch bees in a swarm trap is both handy and good fun. Trapping bee swarms is not only easy, it’s a little bit addictive! Just like fishing or placing out crab nets, the thrill of catching wild bees can be enjoyable as well as profitable, for amateurs and commercial beekeepers alike. First, we will address what a swarm trap is. A swarm trap patiently awaiting its future residents.What is a swarm trap? A swarm trap is a baited hive box that is used to attract swarms of bees into occupying the ..read more
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How to prevent beehive theft – 5 key steps
Perth Honey Company
by perthhoneycompany
2y ago
Unfortunately, like most ventures, beekeeping is subject to the risks of asset loss due to theft. While most common-thieves would avoid going anywhere near beehives, there are some people out there who know what they are doing when it comes to stealing beehives. Can beehive theft be prevented? Having been involved in the security industry and as beekeepers ourselves, we believe we can offer some useful advice to other beekeepers when it comes to preventing hive loss. If you are currently a beekeeper who has hives to protect, or someone interested in becoming a beekeeper, the information in th ..read more
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How to move beehives effectively
Perth Honey Company
by perthhoneycompany
2y ago
As beekeepers, at some stage, you will have to learn how to move a beehive. This may be moving them to a new region for better foraging, or it could just be moving them from one part of your yard to another. There is more to moving a beehive than just lifting them up moving them! In this post we will explain how to move a beehive or two, share with you some tips for moving your beehives and discuss some interesting points about moving hives that you may not have thought have. How to move a beehive Ensure your beehive base, body and lid are all secured together for transport Wait until after ..read more
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What time of year should I start beekeeping?
Perth Honey Company
by perthhoneycompany
2y ago
People who are new to beekeeping often ask what the best time of the year to start beekeeping is. While we’d like to say that the perfect time to start is now, there is a bit more that needs to be taken into consideration. This post will address some of the timing factors that new beekeepers should consider before taking the plunge into beekeeping. A lot of what is covered here will vary based on your location and climate, but on the whole, most points should apply broadly. What is the best time of year to start beekeeping? Spring is generally considered to be the best time of year to start b ..read more
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Why do bees swarm?
Perth Honey Company
by perthhoneycompany
2y ago
Bees swarm because it is how they reproduce. In their quest for propagation, the existing queen leaves the hive with approximately half of the colony and establishes a new hive in another location. The bees left behind in the original hive raise a new queen from fresh larvae, and continue on with business. When do bees swarm in Australia? In the south-west of Western Australia swarming usually occurs between September and December. Bees will typically coincide their swarming with a period of nectar flow, such as when many plants flower in Spring and early Summer. A hive can swarm multiple tim ..read more
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