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03/09/2024

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Featured Article of the Week: Recent Research Here & Overseas - Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 1"I receive a lot of q...
29/08/2024

Featured Article of the Week: Recent Research Here & Overseas - Observations on Pollen Subs: Part 1

"I receive a lot of questions about what the bees do with pollen subs, why, when, and how to feed them, or even if it’s worth the effort. Since I’ve done a goodly amount of investigation on this subject, allow me to share some of the things that I’ve learned." Randy Oliver

Read more of Randy Oliver's article here: https://bit.ly/4bYzRts


Subscribe to our digital magazine for the latest beekeeping news, tips, and articles delivered straight to your inbox! 📬...
27/08/2024

Subscribe to our digital magazine for the latest beekeeping news, tips, and articles delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

Featured Article of the Week: Beekeeping Essentials - How to light a smoker and keep it going"Lighting the smoker and ke...
22/08/2024

Featured Article of the Week: Beekeeping Essentials - How to light a smoker and keep it going

"Lighting the smoker and keeping it lit seems to be a major problem to many beekeepers. Interestingly, lighting and maintaining a cool smoke in a smoker is all about physics and camp-fire skills, more so than beekeeping!" Dr Anna Carrucan

Read more of Dr Anna Carrucan's article here: https://bit.ly/4djxOkW


20/08/2024

Did you know? 🐝

There are many factors that will determine how much honey a bee can produce in its lifetime; such as availability of forage, how far it has to fly to gather nectar, and so on, but the often cited amount is around one-twelfth of a teaspoon. Honey is indeed a precious thing!


Featured Article of the Week: Bee Biology: What is a Bee?"To begin, bees are insects, that is, they are classified in th...
15/08/2024

Featured Article of the Week: Bee Biology: What is a Bee?

"To begin, bees are insects, that is, they are classified in the Order Insecta, which sits within the Phylum Arthropoda (meaning: jointed appendages), and includes many critters that we think of as ‘creepy crawlies’. " Dr Anna Carrucan

Read more of Dr Anna Carrucan's article here: https://bit.ly/4cWmLhE


Social bees travel greater distances for food than their solitary counterparts, study finds"The findings, published toda...
13/08/2024

Social bees travel greater distances for food than their solitary counterparts, study finds

"The findings, published today in Current Biology, show that social bees venture further for pollen and nectar. This has implications for predicting pollination services and for creating effective conservation strategies for bees and plants." cell.com

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https://bit.ly/3WNOpId


Featured Article of the Week: Comparing Sugar Shake and Alcohol Wash Varroa Detection Methods"Routine and scientific sur...
08/08/2024

Featured Article of the Week: Comparing Sugar Shake and Alcohol Wash Varroa Detection Methods

"Routine and scientific surveillance for Varroa destructor in colonies is now part of most beekeepers’ tool kits. Anecdotal evidence suggests that while the alcohol wash method is regarded as the gold standard, most beekeepers use the sugar shake technique due to its ease and also because, for hobby beekeepers, tested bees can be returned to the colony. " Robert Owen, Mark Stevenson and Jean-Pierre Scheerlinck - Department of Veterinary Science University of Melbourne

Read more of Robert Owen, Mark Stevenson and Jean-Pierre Scheerlinck's article here: https://bit.ly/3WEikCc


Did you know Tasmania is home to only three species of land snakes, all venomous?"Having recently been to Tasmania to do...
31/07/2024

Did you know Tasmania is home to only three species of land snakes, all venomous?

"Having recently been to Tasmania to do some fly fishing, I was surprised to learn that Tasmania only has three species of land snakes, and that all three are venomous – Tiger snake, Notechis scutatus, Lowland Copperhead, Austrelaps superbus and White-lipped snake, Drysdalia coronoides. I then returned home to find this article in my copy of the Tasmanian Beekeepers’ Association Newsletter, a coincidence I thought worth sharing with all readers of The ABK, especially as it contains some updates I (and presumably others) was not aware of." Rob Timmings

Read more of Rob Timmings's article here: https://bit.ly/45ubYZ6


These bee signs are the perfect addition to your outdoor space. Bees are such vital pollinators, and this little sign se...
27/07/2024

These bee signs are the perfect addition to your outdoor space. Bees are such vital pollinators, and this little sign serves as a sweet reminder of their importance. 🐝🌟

Let's all do our part to protect these tiny heroes! 🌸🐝

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Driving Innovation in Australian Beekeeping"The AgriFutures' Honey Bee & Pollination Program continues to support leadin...
25/07/2024

Driving Innovation in Australian Beekeeping

"The AgriFutures' Honey Bee & Pollination Program continues to support leading research that ensures a productive and sustainable Australian beekeeping industry, and secures the pollination of our agricultural sector. Australia's 12,400 beekeepers are one step closer to breeding varroa-resistant bees and trapping the serious and pervasive small hive beetle (SHB), as a result of industry's ongoing investment in a robust research, development and extension (RD&E) program. AgriFutures Australia works with industry to deliver research and development outcomes. It works in partnership with the AgriFutures' Honey Bee & Pollination Program Advisory Panel to determine research priorities and make investment decisions."

Read more of this article here: https://bit.ly/3VGJZlL


Have Your Voice Heard! Submit Your Letters, News, and Events and Shine in Our Magazine Spotlight! ...
23/07/2024

Have Your Voice Heard! Submit Your Letters, News, and Events and Shine in Our Magazine Spotlight!

Add a touch of elegance to your home with the East Meets West Windmill!This beautiful windmill is the perfect addition t...
20/07/2024

Add a touch of elegance to your home with the East Meets West Windmill!

This beautiful windmill is the perfect addition to any space! Enhance your decor and bring a unique piece of art into your home.

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Essential Reading: The Vital Role of Insects in Our Ecosystems"Insects make up about half of all known living organisms....
18/07/2024

Essential Reading: The Vital Role of Insects in Our Ecosystems

"Insects make up about half of all known living organisms. They play key roles in pollination, nutrient cycling, food chains or birds and other insectivores, and are one of the pillars of our ecosystems. However, the wide use of insecticides, fragmentation of habitats and climate change are placing multiple threats on them, and their populations are under sharp decline. This Foresight Brief explores insect services, threats and solutions to sustain insect populations." UNEP

Read more of UNEP's article here: https://bit.ly/3KOLWpL


Honey producers in New Zealand have lost the fight with Australian producers to trademark the term mānuka. The Intellect...
16/07/2024

Honey producers in New Zealand have lost the fight with Australian producers to trademark the term mānuka. The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has ruled the term manuka honey cannot be registered as a certification trademark in New Zealand as the Maori term mānuka was descriptive.

Read more of this news and letter here: https://bit.ly/3VUdG1G


Dive into the buzz of our July issue! ABK is here with fresh insights, expert tips, and stories from the hive. Whether y...
14/07/2024

Dive into the buzz of our July issue! ABK is here with fresh insights, expert tips, and stories from the hive. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just getting started, there's something for everyone!

Subscribe digitally today to unlock access to all our issues and stay connected with the beekeeping community.

Read online now! www.theabk.com.au


This delightful little accessory perches perfectly on any pot, adding a cute touch to your outdoor space. A must-have fo...
13/07/2024

This delightful little accessory perches perfectly on any pot, adding a cute touch to your outdoor space. A must-have for garden lovers and beekeeping enthusiasts alike!

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Editor's Note: An Insightful Read for All Beekeepers"At first glance this article might seem irrelevant to Australian re...
11/07/2024

Editor's Note: An Insightful Read for All Beekeepers

"At first glance this article might seem irrelevant to Australian readers. Mary mentions bumblebees, which we have in Tasmania but not on mainland Australia (the Big Island). Mary also talks about ‘yellowjackets’ which is a term many Australians would not be familiar with, but yellowjackets are a term widely used overseas for European wasps, which now exist in abundance in Australia and in Tasmania. (Yes, I know, Tasmania is part of Australia.) The subtle difference is that Mary talks about Vespula vulgaris, whereas in Australia (and New Zealand) we have Vespula germanica. Both species are commonly called European wasps." Mary Montaut

Read more of Mary Montaut's article here: https://bit.ly/3z101xX


Dive into the world of beekeeping like never before! Subscribe digitally to Australasian Beekeeping Magazine and unlock ...
09/07/2024

Dive into the world of beekeeping like never before!

Subscribe digitally to Australasian Beekeeping Magazine and unlock a hive of exclusive articles, tips, and buzzing updates straight to your device!


"In the months after the initial Varroa detection in June 2022, I proposed heading over the ditch to New Zealand that Oc...
29/05/2024

"In the months after the initial Varroa detection in June 2022, I proposed heading over the ditch to New Zealand that October to look at their Varroa Spring management practices. Whilst the idea had merit, it was definitely not the right time to go, as we were all a bit busy here in Australia." Rod Bourke

Read more the rest of Rod Bourke's article here: https://bit.ly/3JeIUdX

"This past season has seen a large increase in the numbers of Small hive beetle (Shb) observed within beehives in many a...
27/05/2024

"This past season has seen a large increase in the numbers of Small hive beetle (Shb) observed within beehives in many areas. There have been many reports of Shb forcing colonies to abscond and the hives taken over and slimed out." Jo Mazzocchi

Read more of Jo Mazzocchi's article here: https://bit.ly/43UFd6J

The white and gold of the bees look gorgeous in the striking contrasts they create with the natural wood colour. The pla...
24/05/2024

The white and gold of the bees look gorgeous in the striking contrasts they create with the natural wood colour. The plaque is square in shape with 36 cm dimension and nine squares much like the little hand drawn variety. The bees look striking in their details.

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"The busiest time of the year for Honey Sommeliers can often be in the Winter months. While beekeepers and their bees ha...
22/05/2024

"The busiest time of the year for Honey Sommeliers can often be in the Winter months. While beekeepers and their bees have packed down for the cooler months, attention switches to updating honey tasting notes for recent months’ harvests, attending state conferences and honey judging." Jessica Locarnini

Read more the rest of Jessica Locarnini's article here: https://bit.ly/4aUIIMI

"A potential future threat of the western honey bee (Apis mellifera) in North America are the parasitic mites in the gen...
20/05/2024

"A potential future threat of the western honey bee (Apis mellifera) in North America are the parasitic mites in the genus Tropilaelaps which are currently confined to Asia and bordering areas." Clarence Collison

Read more Clarence Collison's article here: https://bit.ly/3JlH1w1

🎉🐝Celebrate World Bee Day with Us! 🐝 🎉Read the current May edition online for FREE along with over 20 free articles - ht...
20/05/2024

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A attractive piece of wall art for your home. Precision laser cut and completed in a rustic finish.Get this here!https:/...
17/05/2024

A attractive piece of wall art for your home. Precision laser cut and completed in a rustic finish.

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Did you know? 🐝 There are many factors that will determine how much honey a bee can produce in its lifetime; such as availability of forage, how far it has to fly to gather nectar, and so on, but the often cited amount is around one-twelfth of a teaspoon. Honey is indeed a precious thing! #Beekeeping #BeekeepingMagazine #BeeKeepingTips #HoneyBee #BeeCulture #HiveManagement #BeekeeperLife #SustainableBeekeeping #BeeHealth #BeekeepingCommunity #BeeConservation #Apiary #Pollinators #Digital #Subscription #DigitalMagazine #Article #Magazine #Newsletter #Bees #Honey #Beekeeper #Bee

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Chats With The Editor - Pollen Collection and the Corbiculae

Chats With The Editor - Queen Bee Grafting Research
Chats With The Editor - Queen Bee Grafting Research

Chats With The Editor - Queen Bee Grafting Research

Chats with the Editor - Honey Bee Communication
Chats with the Editor - Honey Bee Communication

Honey bee communication — what do you really know about the waggle dance?

Chats with The Editor - Queen Bee Breeding
Chats with The Editor - Queen Bee Breeding

Join Dr Anna for this weeks Chats with the editor and learn all about Queen Bee mating. Dr Anna will alos be touching on the recent change regarding the Varroa Response.

Chats with the Editor: Swarm Management
Chats with the Editor: Swarm Management

This week on Chats with the Editor, learn all about swarm management and how to manage your hives to prevent swarming. Have a question on this topic? Send it through and Dr Anna will answer it.

Chats with the Editor: So you want to keep bees?
Chats with the Editor: So you want to keep bees?

This live event goes through the various different types of bees and which bees would suit you. Do you have some questions for Dr Anna on this topic? Do you have a certain topic you want covered or other questions to ask? Send us a message and we can talk about it in our next Chats with the Editor

Chats with the Editor: Harvesting Honey
Chats with the Editor: Harvesting Honey

With Spring just around the corner every beekeeper, from new hobbyist to seasoned professional, gets a thrill from the honey harvest. This live event goes through the various steps and options for the hobbyist or small-scale beekeeper to understand the steps of harvesting honey. Do you have some questions for Dr Anna on this topic? Do you have a certain topic you want covered or other questions to ask? Send us a message and we can talk about it in our next Chats with the Editor

The ABK team is taking a long weekend! Celebrate by spoiling yourself at the ABK Gift Store, 25% off store wide! https://www.theabk.com.au/subscriptions Excludes subscriptions and books. Online Orders Only. Our office will be closed on Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th of April.

Have you ever thought about planting a bee-friendly garden? It's easy, and the benefits are endless. Bees are essential to our ecosystem—they help pollinate plants and make food for us. If they're not healthy, we aren't healthy. So why not plant some herbs and flowers in your garden to help keep your bees happy and healthy? Not only will you be helping yourself by planting these, but you'll also be helping the bees out! Check out this link to learn more - https://www.honeyflow.com.au/blogs/beekeeping-basics/bee-friendly-gardens

For every acre of almond trees, it takes the work of approximately 2 hives of bees. Little as they may seem, these hardworking insects deserve huge credit. For more information about beekeeping, please visit our website at https://www.theabk.com.au/ or better yet, you can subscribe to our monthly magazine! The March issue is about to hit the stands! #almondday #savethebees #savethebeessavetheworld

Take a Sneek Peek of #121.12 The Australasian Beekeeper
Take a Sneek Peek of #121.12 The Australasian Beekeeper

Take a sneek peek of The Australasian Beekeeper... It's out now Subscribe online: https://bit.ly/ABKnewSub or ask for it at your local newsagent.

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