As autumn approaches, beekeepers must adapt their practices to accommodate the seasonal shift. While summer is a time of abundant nectar flow and hive expansion, autumn brings with it much cooler temperatures, necessitating careful attention to ensure the health and productivity of bee colonies. This blog post from Buzzbee contains useful tips for beekeeping in autumn. Monitor Hive Health As temperatures begin to drop, it's crucial to regularly inspect your hive and monitor bee health. Look for signs of disease or pests such as Varroa mites, which can thrive in cooler weather. Treat any issues ..read more

Autumn in Australia brings about a flurry of activity for beekeepers as they prepare to harvest honey from their hives. With the changing weather and floral patterns, autumn offers unique opportunities and challenges for maximising honey yield and quality. This blog post contains some essential tips for Australian beekeepers, helping you to make the most out of your autumn harvest. Monitor Hive Health Before harvesting honey, ensure your hives are healthy and thriving. Conduct regular inspections to check for any signs of disease or pest infestations. Healthy hives are essential for producing ..read more

Beekeeping has experienced a big surge in popularity in recent years. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just getting started for the first time, the internet has become an invaluable resource for getting quality beekeeping supplies to ensure the success of your hive. This blog post offers useful tips to help you source top-quality beekeeping supplies in Melbourne and Australia. Research Reputable Manufacturers Start by researching and identifying reputable manufacturers with a history of making quality products. Look for companies that specialise in beekeeping supplies, with a track recor ..read more

A queen bee plays a vital role in honeybee colonies, responsible for laying eggs and maintaining the colony’s unity. Finding the queen bee amidst thousands of worker bees might seem like a difficult if not impossible task, but with a little knowledge and patience, it doesn’t have to be. If you’re looking for a queen bee, find some useful tips below. Identify the Characteristics Queen bees have distinctive features that set them apart from worker bees. They’re typically larger, longer and more elongated in shape. Their abdomen is also noticeably longer, and they have a tapered, pointed end. In ..read more

Introduction Spring is a crucial time for beekeepers, as it marks the resurgence of honey bee activity after the winter dormancy. As your honey bee colonies awaken and start building up their populations, ensuring they have access to proper nutrition is essential for their health and productivity. In this guide, we'll explore the various ways to feed your honey bees in spring, including using sugar syrup, providing pollen patties, and incorporating mineral bee or other mineral additives into your feeding routine. Sugar Syrup: A Vital Spring Supplement Sugar syrup is a staple for beekeepers d ..read more

What are the Difference of Bee Supplement and Bee Substitute? The terms "bee supplement" and "bee substitute" are often used in the context of beekeeping to refer to different types of feed provided to honeybees when natural forage is limited or unavailable. Here's a breakdown of the differences between the two: 1. Bee Supplement: A bee supplement is a feed that is designed to supplement the existing natural forage available to honeybees. It is typically provided to the bees during times when there is a scarcity of pollen or nectar in the environment. Bee supplements aim to provide essential n ..read more

Should I choose an 8 or 10 Frame Beehive? If you look at a typical Australian beehive, 99/100 it will be a Langstroth vertical beehive. These multi-storey beehives by far are the most popular however they usually come in one of two sizes. These being the 8 or 10 frame size, depicting the number of frames that the boxes capacity. Typically northern states such as QLD tend to use 10 Frame sized boxes, where down in Victoria and Tasmania they use 8's. NSW tend to have a mix. Although these are trends, you should not set your own buying habits by this. Think about which box sizes would b ..read more

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How To Start A Beehive At Home - Everything You Need To Build A Beehive Starting and maintaining a beehive is one of the most exciting things you can do with your time. If you’re new to beekeeping, you might be wondering how to start a beehive at home. Fortunately, the team at Buzzbee is here to help. We have a passion for everything bees and beekeeping, and we take great pride in helping bee enthusiasts get their at-home beehives up and running. So, if you’re starting a beehive, you’ve come to the right place. Everything you’ll need to start your beehive Before you get started, you’ll need to ..read more