Written in Australia, for Australian beekeepers
From the apiary.
Honest, field-tested writing on varroa, queens, biosecurity, treatments and the small decisions that decide whether a hive makes it through the year.
varroainspections
The sugar shake test, step by step, for Australian beekeepers
A field-tested walkthrough of the sugar shake test for varroa: kit list, how to scoop 300 bees safely, reading the result, and why the 3-mite threshold is not negotiable.
6 min read
seasonsspring
Spring buildup checklist for Australian beekeepers: September to November
Reverse the northern hemisphere advice. Here is what to inspect, when to feed, when to split and when to add a super through an Australian spring.
7 min read
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