Bee swarms

Swarming Season: A Golden Opportunity for Beekeepers

Catching and managing bee swarms is a valuable skill that every Australian beekeeper should develop. It can be thrilling, sustainable, and economical—especially when done responsibly. Find out more...
American Foulbrood

How to Identify and Prevent American Foulbrood (AFB) in Your Hives

American Foulbrood may be microscopic, but can be devastating. Keep your hives healthy. Simple steps for identification and prevention
Minimizing Pesticide Use

Minimising Pesticide Use: Protecting Bees and the Environment

The Hidden Cost of Pest Control In the battle to protect crops and gardens from destructive pests, one powerful ally often suffers unintended consequences—bees. Across Australia, both native and European honeybee populations face increasing…

NEWSLETTER JULY 2025

LATEST ARTICLES Protecting Pollinators: Why Bees Matter to Our Ecosystem Sometimes, the smallest creatures make the biggest difference, and their well-being is closely tied to ours. In our latest blog, we explore the…
Protecting Pollinators

Protecting Pollinators: Why Bees Matter to Our Ecosystem

Protecting pollinators is securing natural systems that sustain life. Everyone has a role to play. Find out what you can do to help.
Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Everything You Need to Know About Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Protecting Purity from Hive to Jar Australia is renowned for producing some of the cleanest, most pristine honey in the world. But in today’s market, it takes more than just hardworking bees to maintain a strong reputation. For both…

NEWSLETTER JUNE 2025

LATEST ARTICLES Fall Feeding - Preparing Your Bees for Winter Survival As the seasons shift, your bees are preparing for one of the most critical times of the year.  How you support them now will shape their chances…
Winter survival

Fall Feeding: Preparing Your Bees for Winter Survival

Autumn is coming - are you prepared for colder weather? As temperatures drop and flowers fade, honeybee colonies across Australia and other temperate regions prepare for the long, resource-scarce months of winter. For beekeepers, autumn…
Beekeeping Tools 101

Beekeeping Tools 101: Essential Equipment for Every Apiarist

Beekeeping Tools 101 - the right tools can mean the difference between successful, stress-free hives and a chaotic, disruptive experience

Newsletter – May 2025

Celebrating Don Muir's Dedication to BQUAL From his early beekeeping days pollinating fruit trees to his pivotal roles, including Co-Managing Director, Don's journey has significantly shaped our organization. In a special…
Varroa Mite in Australia

Varroa Mite in Australia: What Beekeepers Need to Know

A New Threat to Australian Beekeeping For years, Australian beekeepers watched from afar as Varroa destructor, one of the most destructive pests of honey bees worldwide, wreaked havoc on colonies across Europe, North America, and Asia.…
Don Muir

A Heartfelt Thank You to Don: Reflecting on Years of Dedication to BQUAL

As we delve into the fascinating journey and insights of a long-standing figure within the BQUAL community, it's paramount to begin by expressing our sincere gratitude to Don for his unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions…