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Illawarra newsletter - September 2016

Illawarra newsletter - September 2016

Spring is finally here. The nights are getting warmer, sunny days and there is a lot in bloom so your bees are busy collecting pollen, nectar and building their numbers. This month we will look at what you can expect to see at the start of spring and what you need to put in place to manage your colonies.

Mid North Coast newsletter - August 2016

Mid North Coast newsletter - August 2016

There’s never been a better time of year to be a beekeeper.  Now that you have finished preparing and repairing your equipment it’s time to reward yourself.  Here’s a tip that any beekeeper would love.  Take a trip out west to see Turnip Weed in bloom (Rapistrum rugosum).  It is a sea of yellow blossoms growing between Moree and Collarenabri producing an abundance of pollen and some nectar.

Macarthur newsletter - August 2016

Macarthur newsletter - August 2016

[During winter...] The hives should only be checked from the outside, keep weight checking as you don't want to lose any of your bees due to starvation.

Did you know that without supply coming in, the colony can consume up to 500 grams per day?

It really is worth supplemental feeding if necessary.

Illawarra newsletter - August 2016

Illawarra newsletter - August 2016

Spring has almost arrived and the weather is already starting to warm up again so that means flowers will burst with nectar and pollen and before you know it bee colonies will grow stronger and possibly swarm. We will talk about this very natural occurrence, what signs to look for and what to do if swarms appear.