
Honey 101: Types, Flavors, and Health Benefits
A Rich Legacy in Every Jar
Australia’s beekeepers understand better than most that honey is far more than a pantry staple. Behind every jar lies an intricate interplay between nectar sources, regional conditions, hive health, and skilled…

Newsletter – NOVEMBER 2025
Organic Beekeeping in Australia: Is It Possible?
Organic honey carries a certain prestige, both at home and overseas. But for Australian beekeepers, turning that ideal into reality is far from straightforward.
We’ve taken…

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in Beekeeping
As guardians of one of nature’s most critical pollinators, beekeepers are uniquely positioned to lead by example - Find out how

Beekeeping Equipment Essentials: What Every Australian Apiarist Needs
A Solid Foundation for a Thriving Operation
For those running serious or commercial beekeeping operations in Australia, having the right equipment isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. As hives grow and production scales, the tools…

Queens for Success: How to Raise Strong, Productive Bee Colonies
For commercial and committed beekeepers, a strong, well-mated queen is at the heart of every thriving colony. A productive queen sets the tone for colony temperament, honey yield, and resilience against disease and environmental stressors.…

Newsletter – October 2025
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Mite Maths - The calm before the storm
Here in Victoria, the calm before the varroa storm won’t last much longer. The spread is real, and for many of us, it’s not a matter of if our hives will…

Organic Beekeeping in Australia: Is It Possible?
For many Australian beekeepers, the word “organic” carries a certain weight. It signals purity, high standards, and alignment with consumer expectations around food quality. But when it comes to honey production, the path to being certified…

Creating Bee-Friendly Habitats: A Guide to Planting for Pollinators
Planning for long-term sustainability
As commercial beekeepers in Australia, we’ve long known that our industry doesn’t exist in isolation. The health and survival of our colonies depend on the landscapes that surround them. It’s…

Newsletter – September 2025
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Swarming Season: A Golden Opportunity for Beekeepers
During swarm season, beekeepers across Australia are watching the skies and the trees for the tell-tale signs of honeybee colonies on the move.
Whether…

Mite Maths
Andrew Wootton
Here in Victoria, it’s the calm before the (varroa) storm. The Victorian heat map of July shows three detection clusters, the incursion is well-seeded. And almond pollination will inevitably be a super-spreader…

Spring Inspections: What to Look for in Your Hives
A Season of Opportunity
Spring in Australia brings new life, warmer weather, and a fresh burst of activity in the apiary. After the quieter winter months, colonies begin to expand rapidly, foraging increases, and the queen ramps up her…

Newsletter – August 2025
NEWS
Life Membership Awarded to Lindsay Bourke
B-QUAL is pleased to announce that we were able to present Lindsay Bourke with his Life membership award at the 2025 AHBIC AGM in Adelaide on 5th July in Adelaide.
The…
