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  The Sunshine Coast bees are loving the Purple Torch (Bartlettina sordida) at the moment.

Looking for native stingless bees takes practice. It is an exercise in mindfulness. They don’t hide from us; it is just that they are so small we don’t usually takeContinue readingBeezotted tips for finding a wild native bee hive

Log hives are easy once you have them in the correct position. They need to be put in the right spot just like other hives; preferably facing the north eastContinue readingThe pros and cons of natural log hives

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 honeyContinue readingWhat to ask when buying a native bee boxed hive

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 PleaseContinue readingSouth African Small Hive Beetle

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 EastContinue readingBuzz about native bees’ potential for honey and crops

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 themContinue readinglock out!

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,Continue readingWild wet weather precautions

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 aboutContinue readingGreat article on bee wars