In this article I will go over some tips and tricks on how to maximise the efficacy of your varroa treatments in the Spring and Autumn months.Dropping your hives into a single brood box over winter ...
A Beekeepers Calanader, What to do for each month? (Post)Here, we discuss the various activities beekeepers can think about each month. This can help you plan out what you need in advance so you aren't left bewildered or stuck without vital equipment to ke ...
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 ...
Why More Beekeepers Are Choosing VarroxSan for Varroa Control (Post)Varroa mites remain one of the biggest threats facing honey bee colonies. Left unmanaged, these destructive parasites weaken adult bees, spread viruses throughout the hive, reduce honey production, a ...
Advice For Beekeepers In September (Post)Hello Everyone,There has been a lot of chatter among some beekeepers about splitting their hives. I think, as nicely as I can put it, that this is the wrong move at this time of year. At this poin ...
Why Hydroponic Gardening is Perfect For Small Spaces (Post)Whether you have a patio, deck, sunroom, balcony, or even just some bench space, it's possible to build a thriving hydroponic garden. Over the last few years, more and more people are taking up ...
A Warm Winter, an Early Spring – What Could It Mean for Varroa? (Post)New Zealand has experienced an unusual winter, and as the first signs of spring begin appearing, beekeepers may want to pay particularly close attention to what is happening inside their hives. June ...
Beekeeping in a Crazy World. (Post)Beekeeping in a Crazy WorldIt’s weird being the age of what I considered to be “old” people. But I now understand the idea of “life experience”. Just being around for a long time usually means yo ...
Varroa Managment (Post)I had the pleasure of attending the American Beekeepers’ Federation conference in January 2015, and one of the sessions was on varroa management.Usually, when we think of dealing with varroa, we i ...
The Art and Science of Feeding Bees Sugar Syrup (Post)Bees rely on a delicate balance of resources to thrive. While they primarily collect nectar and pollen from flowers to sustain themselves and their colonies, there are times when supplementary feed ...
Varroa Management (Post)Varroa ManagementI had the pleasure of attending the American Beekeepers’ Federation conference this January 2015, and one of the sessions was on varroa management.Usually when we think of dealing wi ...
The Ceracell Story (Page)The Ceracell Story We specialise in providing quality beekeeping equipment for all beekeepers. Whether that be the weekend warriors or everyday commercial operators. We make sure all our pro ...