Category Archives: Beginning Beekeeper

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Robbing Screen – How to Stop Wasps and Bees Robbing Your Bee Hives

A Robbing Screen is a placed in the front of the honey beehive entrance. [...]

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Drone Comb – What is it?

What are drone bee cells and why is it so attractive to varroa mites? [...]

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What are the 3 basics to start beekeeping? Part 1 – Essential Beekeeping Equipment

Have you ever wondered what you need to start Beekeeping? Here is the Essential [...]

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Bee Frame Making Jig – Makes Assembling frames Easy

What is a Bee Hive Frame jig and how can it help you assemble frames [...]

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2013 Spring is here – Part 2

What are the 3 basics to start beekeeping? Part 3 – 6 Essential Pieces of Info About Beekeeping

What are the basics to start Beekeeping. Margaret talks about the 6 Essential Pieces [...]

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How to Kill Bees

Here are some handy tips for the new beekeeper to help you kill your Bees [...]

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Sick Bees Varroa problem – Remedial action for Deformed Wing Virus using OAV

Have your bees got Deformed Wing Virus, Margaret discusses what she has done to reduce [...]

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What types of Beehives can you get in New Zealand?

What types of Beehives are available in New Zealand, Margaret investigates the differences in the [...]