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Installing your Package of Bees into your Hive 101

Installing your Package of Bees into your Hive: A Practical Guide for recreational Beekeepers In Australia, packages of bees are a common way for recreational beekeepers to start or expand their apiaries. A bee package typically contains between1.5 to 2 kg of bees (about 10,000 to 12,000 bees), including a mated queen housed in a separate cage.

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Get Ready for Varroa this Spring

Spring Varroa Management Lately at HBS we've seen some customers get caught by surprise by this new pes

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What size box should I get?

In Australia, there are a number of traditional box and frame sizes. The names used for these can be a little confusing. Here at HBS, we sell boxes, frames, and foundation in three sizes: Full Depth: This size is the most common, espe

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