Author Archives: Matthew & Juliet

The important questions to ask anyone selling boxed native Australian bees: What species of bee are they? Do they belong to your area? Some types are better pollinators and honey producers than others. Obviously this also depends on your location … Continue reading →

South African Small Hive Beetle Over the past several years I have seen South African Small Hive Beetle destroy native bee hives around South East QLD and northern NSW Please visit Aussie Bee web site for a comprehensive report on … Continue reading →

Hi Native Bee enthusiasts, I came across an interesting article about native bees in the Kimberley, WA (see link below). As you know I have hives in both the East and West Kimberley for sale. Enjoy! Regards, Matthew http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/12/10/3651453.htm

Hi beeloveds, at this time of year our bees tend to get the sticky seeds from cadagi trees (Eucalyptus torelliana or Corymbia torelliana) stuck on their boots, and wipe them off at the door as they return home. These then … Continue reading →

Hi Native Bee keepers, With wild wet weather forecast for south east Queensland over the next few days, please remember to check your hives. If the ground becomes too soggy, hives have been known to topple over if placed on … Continue reading →

Owners of native bee hives often phone us because they have noticed their bees swarming and fighting. Here’s a link to a great article on the ABC News website about these same ‘bee wars’. yours bee-ing here now, Juliet