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 ...
A Beekeepers Guide to Beekeeping Terminology (Post)ABDOMENThe posterior or third region of the body of the ...
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 ...
​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 ...
​ How To Store Your Beekeeping Equipment (Post)The further you get in your beekeeping career, the more gear and tools you’ll gather over time. As with any equipment, it’s important to keep these belongings safe and secure when you’re not us ...
Ceracell Rewards (Post)Introducing Ceracell Rewards At Ceracell, we believe loyal customers deserve to be rewarded. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Ceracell Rewards — our new loyalty programme ...
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 ...
Tips for Getting Frames Drawn (Post)To have the greatest chance of successfully getting your bees to draw good even beeswax comb from your beeswax coated plastic frames, plastic foundation, or beeswax foundation, it is essen ...
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