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Tamworth Beekeeping Supplies

Locality: Tamworth, New South Wales

Phone: +61 427 617 794

Address: 397 Armidale Rd 2340 Tamworth, NSW, Australia

Website: www.tamworthbeekeepingsupplies.com.au/info/index.php

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23.01.2022 APRIL IS SUGAR SHAKE MONTH Test kits available from our shop $15.00 Sugar shaking bees is a method used to detect external parasites, such as varroa mites, tropilaelaps mites and braula fly on European honey bees (Apis mellifera). It is a quick and easy field method that does not kill the bees....Continue reading

22.01.2022 Come see us today at Bunnings

18.01.2022 Manage BEE SWARMING WHY BEES SWARM Many things cause a colony to swarm. Seasonal changes. Rising average temperatures... and generally warmer weather after the winter period will stimulate a colony to swarm in spring. Congestion. Congestion is said to reduce the amount of queen pheromone available to an individual worker bee, thus giving it the stimulus to begin constructing queen cells. Congestion occurs due to the prevailing breeding situation and the restricted space provided for the colony. Managed bee hives often are restricted artificially to a single brood box this is said to lead to a higher incidence of swarming. Old queens. Although not the only cause of swarming, old queens are more likely to swarm. Light honey flow and heavy pollen supply. In early spring these conditions often encourage considerable expansion of the brood nest. If these conditions persist the colony grows in strength at a fairly rapid rate, frequently leading to idle worker bees in the hive and over-congestion of the brood nest. Genetics. Although not an environmental stimulus, the genetic variation between strains and races of honey bees is significant. Some colonies under identical conditions will be more inclined to swarm than others. See more

16.01.2022 Just a reminder NSWAA Tamworth Branch next meeting is When : TO BE ADVISED Where : at Joe Maguire's Pub Peel Street Tamworth

16.01.2022 There is one spot left in this weekend’s beginning beekeeping course if anyone wants to learn about beekeeping

16.01.2022 I had a hive removal from a wall this week went well and the girls are doing great getting used to there new home

13.01.2022 I was called to the first swarm of the season today crazy how large it was rarely do you need to put a super on a swarm to give them enough space.

12.01.2022 Checked the girls this morning and the honey flow that started about a month ago is still going I think it’s apple box but will find out when I extract but definitely no problem with pollen

10.01.2022 Text book finish with a good sized swarm happy in there new home

10.01.2022 Hey everyone Interesting job today re homing these ladies to give perspective the aluminium objects in the pics are Caterpillar intercoolers for mining equipment. The parts visible are nearly as thick as my leg.

10.01.2022 Great turn out to our bee info afternoon , thanks Allan Thomas for sharing all that knowledge I hope all who attended got something out of the experience

08.01.2022 Tamworth Beekeeping Supplies METHODS OF CONTROL By controlling or reducing swarming, we are working against the honey bees’ natural instincts. The following procedures can reduce swarming. Young queens swarm less readily than older... queens. But, given the correct stimuli, young queens also swarm. The genetic variation between queens is probably more significant. If a colony swarms it is important to re-queen this hive with a young queen bred from a strain of bee less inclined to swarm. Rapid build-up conditions may lead to swarming. The more worker bees in the colony, the more field bees that will be available for collecting nectar. If rapid build-up is not followed by an abundant supply of nectar in the field, this will leave a lot of idle bees in the hive. This problem can be overcome by moving the colony to a honey flow. To achieve a greater population expansion and to relieve congestion in the brood box, a useful practice is to manipulate the brood box. Lift two or three brood combs above the queen excluder and place empty combs into the brood nest. This will allow the queen more laying room. One of the most effective methods of reducing swarming is to artificially swarm the colony yourself. Remove part of the colony to make a nucleus. When the swarming period is over this nucleus can be joined back to the original colony or treated as a separate entity. You may wish to place a queen or queen cell in the nucleus colony, depending upon your requirements. Another method of swarm control within an apiary is to remove capped brood and bees from the brood nest and introduce these frames to weaker hives in the apiary. At all times when manipulating brood combs, be vigilant for brood diseases. Tearing down swarm queen cells is of little value. Often this is too late to effectively stop swarms from leaving the hive. Also, clipping the queen’s wings is of no value for eventually a virgin will emerge and leave with the prime swarm. When bees get into a ‘swarm fever’ they become difficult to control and the measures previously discussed need to be followed. Providing beeswax foundation for the bees to build worker comb can be a valuable aid in reducing swarming. See more

03.01.2022 Tamworth Beekeeping Supplies will be closed Saturday 14th November

03.01.2022 Hi everyone Hive beetle are causing a bit of trouble to the bees at present don't let them get the upper hand they can destroy the hive something as simple as a CHUX cloth under the lid can help but Apithor and Sliver Bullet traps are inexpensive and affective control measures Cheers Tony

03.01.2022 It’s going to be a big swarm season so if you spot one give me a call for free collection 0427617794

02.01.2022 We now have fresh raw truely local honey for sale $7.00-500gr $13.00-1kg $18.00-1.5kg $35.00-3kg novelty labels great for gifts. And creamed honey $8.00-500gr.

02.01.2022 AFB detections in NSW continued to increase in October - check your hives!

02.01.2022 Hey everyone we now have honey for sale

02.01.2022 A job from Tamworth regional council

01.01.2022 HAPPY WORLD BEE DAY