Newsletter – March 2025

National survey launched to tackle Varroa mite threat to honey bees Australia’s beekeepers are being urged to complete the Australian Colony Loss Survey as part of a national effort to understand the impact of the Varroa mite (Varroa)…
Autumn Feeding Strategies

Autumn Feeding Strategies: Choosing the Right Supplements

Planning for the colder months ahead Bees begin preparing for the colder months ahead as the days grow shorter and temperatures drop. A strong, well-fed colony is more likely to survive winter and emerge healthy in spring. But nectar…
hive inspection

Mastering the Art of Hive Inspections: A Step-by-Step Guide

Keeping your colony healthy Regular hive inspections are the key to maintaining a strong, healthy bee colony. By checking for signs of disease, monitoring the queen’s productivity, and assessing food stores, you can address potential…

How to Keep Your Hives Healthy in Australia’s Changing Climate

Things are changing... Australia’s climate is becoming increasingly unpredictable, with extreme heatwaves, prolonged droughts, and unseasonal rainfall affecting ecosystems across the country. For beekeepers, these changes pose significant…

b-qual news February 2025

Recreational Beekeeping Conference Better Beekeeping Basics to Biosecurity Where: Hume Global Learning Centre44 Macedon St, Sunbury VIC 3429, Australia When Saturday 29th March 2025 Program and speakers SubjectSpeakerHoneybee…