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Sydney Illawarra Beekeepers (Assoc)

Locality: Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 466 976 520

Address: 98 Eton St 2232 Sutherland, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.illawarrabeekeepers.org.au

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25.01.2022 SWARM PREVENTION & CONTROL Watch the FREE Video NOW! https://youtu.be/yvQsI076MHs... Spring has Arrived and that means it's swarming season. So we have just released a new video with Bruce White on Swarm Prevention & Control. Swarming is the natural process of bees increasing in numbers. The aim of this video is to show you how to manage your colonies to control and prevent swarming. Swarming is not desirable as you risk losing up to half the colony bees, and with possible nuisance bee implications. Always be observant and only interchange disease free material and healthy bees between colonies. A Word or Two From Bruce White This video has been made possible thanks to the use of the Illawarra Amateur Beekeepers Association apiary an affiliated club of the NSW Amateur Beekeepers Association inc.

24.01.2022 Since we talked about pollination at last weeks live stream, here’s some stats

24.01.2022 Splitting a Beehive (The Beehive as a Factory) ft Len Verrenkamp We've just released another FREE video recorded Live at the ABA Field Day 2019 at https://youtu.be/O1-EhK2dKZw In this video, Len guides us through the methods in splitting a beehive in this live demonstration.

22.01.2022 Comb Honey Production ft. Bruce White https://youtu.be/FJ0_8tvn9wU We've just released another FREE video Recorded Live at Amateur Beekeepers Association of NSW... 2019 Field Day. In this video, Bruce explains the best methods for comb honey production. Including comb honey production versus section honey production, preparing a frame of comb honey for cut comb honey, the different colours in comb honey caps, stainless steel cutters, packaging, storing, and using wax foundation for comb honey. See more

20.01.2022 Sweet Remedies and Healing Herbal Honey. https://youtu.be/-E52O1d89LI We have just released another video from the ABA 2019 Field Day, featuring Penny Downy on ...Sweet Remedies and Healing Herbal Honey. Go to our youtube page at youtube.com/saveourbees or ouur website for more info . . . #saveourbees #beekeepinghowtovideo #rawhoney #madeinaustralia #australian #backyardbeekeeping #bee #sydneyhoney #amatuerbeekeeping #flowers #herbs #honeybee #beekeeping #beefacts #insect #love #beehive #pollinators #apiary #honey #hive #beautiful #apidae #sydney See more

20.01.2022 Spring has sprung and reports of American Foulbrood (AFB) have increased with the warmer weather. Check your hives regularly and thoroughly for AFB! For more info go to www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/afbnearme

19.01.2022 https://www.createdigital.org.au/new-ai-system-protect-hi/

19.01.2022 SPRING MANAGEMENT OF A HONEY BEE HIVE [ +Q&A] https://youtu.be/6Cc3zckKpOk It's spring and bees have already started swarming in areas around Sydney & beyond. Our September meetings would usually include topics on Spring Management, but because of the current COVID restrictions, we are unable to meet this month as usual, BUT, you can still watch the video from last year. It's features a Q&A session hosted by Penny and Clem taking you through all the steps Of spring management before a live demo in the Apiary. So if you are in need of learning some new skills for spring, or simply want to brush up on some tried & true methods, we encourage you to watch the FREE video soon. And add any questions or feedback in the comments section here or on the youtube channel.

17.01.2022 FIRST HIVE INSPECTION AFTER CATCHING A SWARM A FEW DAYS EARLIER & INSTALLING A FLOW SUPER After catching a swarm just 4 days earlier, I wanted to do the first hive inspection ASAP. This was a large primary swarm collected from a mango tree about 2 meters from the ground. Much too big to fit into a standard swarm box, I took an 8 frame box. But I only had 7 frames on hand. 2 frames were stickies (frames that previously had honey in them) and 5 frames were without foundation. S...ome frames had wire and some not. I was quite pleased to see how much these bees had done in such a short time. Most frames are filled with honeycomb. Plus, they started to build comb above the top bars. A good sign that the bees needed more room to work. So I decided to add the 8th frame (a frame with plastic foundation). After the inspection you’ll see I added a queen excluder and a Flow super with 6 flow hive frames. After having a flow hive 3 years back, I wasn’t convinced it was the best solution for me. But this year I decided to try the flowhive again. This way I can compare it to the other (traditional Langstroth) hives I have sitting just a metre away. As you can see it’s a strong swarm. And although I didn’t spot the queen, there is evidence of the queen’s presence. So I’ve decided to document this hive’s progress to witness its growth. Note of the 6 flowframes, 2 are brand new, coated with some bees wax to encourage the bees to use the frames. I placed these frames on the side walls. The other 4 frames are flow frames given to me by a friend (thanks Neal). So they already have the bee smell on them.

17.01.2022 Bees are always doing new things. And sometimes, they don't follow the script. Have a look at this and share your opinions.

17.01.2022 There was a very interesting article on yesterday’s July 26 Landline called Purple Hive. This article refers to in-depth Australian research into Verroa mite.

16.01.2022 We have two places left for the beekeeping for beginners course this Saturday 7th November held at the club in Sutherland starting at 8.30am for further details please contact [email protected]

16.01.2022 We are just adding the finishing touches to another FREE video. Bruce White not only is one of the most authoritive and most experienced beekeepers in Australia..., he is also an international honey judge and he shares his knowledge about the perfect cut comb honey in this video. So keep your eye out.. to be released soon. #honeycomb #comb #honey #combhoney #BTS See more

14.01.2022 Another Video released from the ABA Field Day 2019 https://youtu.be/q5PowqeHuc8

12.01.2022 NOV 2020 News | LIVE STREAM Meeting Pollination - https://mailchi.mp/9b0ca2d1fdb8/uyv0xk5nek-9446884

12.01.2022 https://youtu.be/PwM8T5e8JGk?t=1042 illawarra beekeepers Nov 2020 Live Stream Pollination ft. Duncan McCleod & Penny Downy: Q&A Thanks to ibk, Penny Neal & of c...ourse Duncan for letting us capture this presentation. It's great to know people like Duncan out there helping bees in the pollination process. Watch the video for some insights in how it's done here in Australia #pollination #beekeeping See more

11.01.2022 Another video just released: https://youtu.be/K9ODafXyTck How to Make Beeswax Foundation with an Embossing Roller [feat. Penny Downy illawarra beekeepers club P...resident] In this video, Penny shows how beekeepers can use their own beeswax to produce foundation. With the right tools and methods it becomes a must see for any beekeeper, especially amateur beekeepers wanting to utilise their wax cappings and beeswax blocks. It takes bees the energy equivalent of about 8 grams of honey to make just 1 gram of beeswax. So it’s no surprise, beeswax is a precious commodity. And making beeswax foundation sheets from your own beeswax is not only a smart way to conserve this precious resource, it’s also a guarantee your foundation contains only pure beeswax. At a particular age, bees produce beeswax from four pairs of special glands in their abdomens. To produce the wax, the bees must engorge themselves with honey to produce scales of beeswax. Not only is pure beeswax a food grade wax, it has been used for centuries as a lubricant, waterproofing agent, polish, leather conditioner, cosmetic, and candles. To a beekeeper, beeswax is traditionally used to produce foundation for the bees to draw out and build their honeycomb. So it plays a very much needed role in every beehive.

10.01.2022 2020 October illawarra Beekeepers Night Meeting Live Stream ft Penny Downy (Club President) and Bruce White https://youtu.be/KY8a88TIMjI... This is the illawarra beekeepers monthly night meeting streamed live on 8 October 2020. Featuring Penny Downy (Club President) and Bruce White. Apart from club matters, Penny and Bruce cover some issues in a Q&A session including information on swarms prevention and swarm control. As well as answering a few general beekeeping questions from our members. A big thank you to Penny, Bruce and all the illawarra beekeepers club committee for your support and efforts bringing this video to life. We hope to capture more events at illawarra beekeepers soon and live stream them for you. So please subscribe to this channel and you’ll get notified as soon as more content is available. Thank you for watching this video. Share this video: https://youtu.be/KY8a88TIMjI

08.01.2022 A huge thank you to the illawarra beekeepers for their support in our first Live Stream https://youtu.be/KY8a88TIMjI for the club on 10.9.2020. We spoke about s...warm prevention & control. Followed by a Q&A session hosted by club President, Penny and Bruce White. We have more live streams coming soon with an opportunity to watch and ask questions live. Our next meeting is planned for 7pm 12.Nov.2020 and we will cover Pollination. Keep an eye out here or on our website for more info as soon as it’s all confirmed. Oh and if you missed our first stream, you can view it here: https://youtu.be/KY8a88TIMjI See more

08.01.2022 We've just released another FREE video: Australian Native Bee Hive Management ft Dr Tim Heard at the ABA of NSW Field Day 2019. Dr Tim Heard is an entomologist ...with a long-term stingless bee keeper and promoter of native bees for pollination, education and conservation. Check it out for FREE on the youtube channel here https://youtu.be/4itFClJnCk4 See more

07.01.2022 Check out another FREE video just released

07.01.2022 Holding a Bee Frame Correctly [to Identidy for Brood Disease] featuring Miskell Hampton https://youtu.be/AYgwBIWASCs Another video we have just released from t...he ABA 2019 Field Day. Free to watch on youtube. In this video, Miskell explains the correct methods to hold a bee frame. This is particularly important to identify brood disease, such as AFB & EFB and many other diseases that threaten honey beehives. Miskell is the president of the NSW Apiarists Association Sydney Metro branch. She designs, develops and delivers the National Accredited Training Program Certificate III for Beekeeping in NSW. Miskell’s study of bee diseases takes her to the UK every year, where she has gained extensive experience in identifying and treating pests not found in Australia, like the devastating Varroa Destructor. She has been presenting bees, insects and pollination with the Royal Agriculture Society to 1200 school aged children for three weeks in 2019. She is a great mentor and is a member of the Illawarra Beekeepers.

07.01.2022 Did you know the NSW Government provides FREE Traineeships in Beekeeping to successful applicants? And that includes high school students. In this video, https:...//youtu.be/EZCepXSIQ-E Melissa Wortman from ITAB explains NSW was the first state to offer many beekeeping eductation initatives. From 1st January 2020 courses, such as Certificate 3 in Beekeeping AHC31818, are free for successful applicants. See more

05.01.2022 Hi everyone The bees are seriously getting busy now and making lots of swarms, could everyone please share this website to make it easy for the members of the public to know what to do when they find a swarm in their yard. Swarms are generally not harmful and it’s best if they can be collected by beekeepers rather than them being exterminated https://www.beekeepers.asn.au/swarms You just go to the website punch in your postcode and up pops a list of beekeepers in your area, give someone on the list a call and the bees will find a new home in no time.

04.01.2022 Hi all we are LIVE NOW on youtube. go to https://youtube.com/saveourbees/live

04.01.2022 We've just released a video of Hi Tech Tools to Better Understand Your Bees: Michael Syme. This was recorded live at the Amateur Beekeepers Assoc of NSW 2019 F...ield Day. Check it out for FREE on our youtube channel here https://youtu.be/NslW0d4xWXo Michael Syme is Vice President of the North Shore Beekeepers Assoc, ( https://nsbka.org.au/ ) as well as a member of the ABA https://beekeepers.asn.au In this video, Michael talks about infrared cameras and what information can be obtained from their use. Also covered is weighing your hives and what this tells us to help manage your bee hives better. The use of the Broodminder system (distributed in Australia by The Urban Beehive) is also covered here in great detail. Heaps more videos produced and ready to go soon so subscribe to us on youtube https://bit.ly/2GAjURn & you'll get updates as soon as they're released.

02.01.2022 Great news from our marvellous bee frends

02.01.2022 Hi all member's and friends. As you probably know, we have cancelled meetings temporarily due to the COVID crisis. But we have plans for interactive meetings coming very soon. AND we've been producing a lot of content that can be found on our website. Here's a quick link that takes you to a playlist of many FREE videos we have already produced (with more to come). bit.ly/3bjvOKp