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With winter comes the question about feeding. To get a colony through the winter and early spring if the beekeeper has taken off most of the honey surplus, the bees will need feeding at some stage.T ...
Monthly Guide for Beekeeping in New Zealand (Post)Below is a rough guide to things beekeepers in New Zealand might want to think about or do for each month of the year. * Please note, the beekeeping season typically begins in August/September i ...
The Ceracell Emlock (Post)The Ceracell EmlockThe Ceracell Emlock, made in NZ with our own stamping dies, is the ultimate hive strapping system.If you have moved hives before, you know that the bees are more aggressive at ni ...
Your Friend the "Smoker" (Post)Your Friend the “Smoker”Even though this is not a form of protective clothing, your smoker is one of the most important protections against the stinging bee. Fuel for your smoker always seems to be a ...
Easy Steps For Capturing Your First Swarm (Post)Capturing a swarm of bees can be a challenging but rewarding task. Swarming bees are generally less defensive and more docile than established colonies, making them a valuable resource for beekeepers ...
What to Look for When Checking your Hive. (Post)A lot of people don't know what to look for or what checklist they should be going through to make sure their hive is strong and healthy.This article will go over the best and easiest ways to check y ...
Queen Rearing – Using a Cloake Board (Post)Queen Rearing – Using a Cloake Board © Ceracell Beekeeping Supplies (NZ) LtdIntroductionIn their natural state, bees will rear new queens basically in three situations: 1. In preparation for swarmin ...
A Beekeepers Guide to Beekeeping Terminology (Post)ABDOMENThe posterior or third region of the body of the ...
Ceracell Round Comb Honey System (Post)Comb honey is a great way to harvest that delicious liquid gold. Comb honey is growing again in popularity in tandem with the growth in beekeeping in general in New Zealand and in particul ...