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23.01.2022 And for some fun ..... https://www.worldbeeday.org.au/waggle/

20.01.2022 This is interesting news, hopefully a treatment will result. https://www.abc.net.au//new-aus-research-finds-ho/12618064

14.01.2022 Have you ever wondered why honey lasts for so long? Here is the many reasons why. http://www.smithsonianmag.com//the-science-behind-honeys/

12.01.2022 Could this replace the sugar shake https://mobile.abc.net.au//purple-hive-project-ai/12485018 ?

12.01.2022 Interesting article on bumble bees biting plants! https://www.nationalgeographic.com//bumblebees-bite-plant/

11.01.2022 Probiotics for bees, may be in the future. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/

09.01.2022 Spring is here Bees are increasing egg production and brood nest is growing further, resulting in more bee numbers. Increased likelihood of bees raising queen cells in preparation for swarming. So Bee Keepers When weather permits, inspect hives in 9-14-day intervals for queen cells and prevent swarming, update your bee keepers log book.... First chance to buy a queen to re-queen your colony. Only when necessary stack a super on, providing bees with space to build combs and store. Check out https://youtu.be/yvQsI076MHs on how to prevent swarming.

08.01.2022 Due to the current restrictions because of Covid19 meetings are not able to be held at the Mittagong RSL. As a result there will be no monthly meetings on the third Wednesday night of the month until further notice. Sorry for the late notice for the meeting that would have been held tomorrow (19th August)We will however be endeavouring to get a field day happening some time in September, probably towards the end of the month. Details will be circulated as they become availab...le. Due to current restrictions this will be a members only event. I hope everyone is well and staying safe See more

08.01.2022 SWARMTASTIC Two swarms collected for the club’s apiary. Looking forward to resuming field days on bee keeping, all going well we will have one Langstroth and one Flow Hive in action. Be on the look out for swarms, there have been at least 6 in the last week.

05.01.2022 This almost slipped by ... World Bee Day. https://worldbeeday.org/en/

05.01.2022 More from the ABC - Native bees https://www.abc.net.au//merits-of-native-bees-can/10749696

04.01.2022 Due to the current situation with the covid19 virus the Southern Highlands Apiarists Association has decided to cancel the March meeting. The health of us all is always paramount as well as the need to play our part in minimising the potential load on the health system by reducing the need for people to be in groups or crowded areas. A decision has not been made on the April meeting yet and will be decided on information current closer to the day. If there are any people who are not members who you think may have been planning to attend our meeting it would be appreciated if you could let them know also. I hope everyone stays well during these times.

04.01.2022 In October Egg production is increasing and the brood nest is growing. Likelihood of bees raising queen cells in preparation for swarming is at its peak. Increasing number of drones at the hive entrance is a good indicator for swarm preparations. Beekeepers ... When weather permits, inspect hives in 9-14-day intervals for queen cells, update your bee keepers log book. If necessary, add a super to providing bees with space to build combs and store and help prevent swarming. NSW DPI AFB Awareness Month so - INSPECT, TEST, NOTIFY and ACT. See more

01.01.2022 SWARMS - Looking for a Beekeeper to remove that unwanted swarm? go to https://www.beekeepers.asn.au/swarms enter your postcode, review the list of local swarm collectors.