Becs BeeHive Supplies & Aussie Beekeeping Gear

19/03/2025

Just a visit to North Western Bee Club meeting...
Showing all things VARROA (excluding treatments, but they were discussed and pictures shown)

Management of Varroa starts at swarms and expansion and incorporates a variety of methods, including keeping your colony strong through management and gardening for their health!

Enjoyed meeting everyone! This is a lovely, supportive, interactive group. If you are in the St Albans, Victoria area, we highly recommend joining this fantastic local beekeeper community

18/03/2025

Identifying possible issues in the field has never been easier

These ID cards are plastic coated for protection and show great examples of potential problems you may find inside your hive

On the back of each page is useful information for the pest or disease of interest

17/03/2025

TAKING ORDERS NOW
until Sat 21st March

YOUR apiary registration number custom made into a solid stencil to mark each hive. Note your Apiary registration number in the comments when ordering. Includes 4 digits. Additional digits may result in additional cost for larger size stencil Material: Raw steel. May have some rust. Won't affect use...

17/03/2025

With a little adjustment to lift hood from under the seatbelt, drove from one hive location to another.

Definitely one reason we recommend to ensure the TORSO HEIGHT is the most important measurement when buying a bee suit!

14/03/2025

Give your bees the best chance to survive winter by preparing NOW

* Beesmart Beekeeping SUCCESSFUL WINTER PACK DOWN COURSE
https://www.beesmartbeekeeping.com/?affiliate=oPgcBz

* Pre-winter feeding options
~ Top Feeder https://www.becsbeehive.com.au/collections/feeding-bees/products/feeder-hive-doctor-top-feeder-8-frame-box-size

~ Fondant: Lyson 1kg or Honey Bee Co 2kg available

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14/03/2025

Forgive my one handed, not checking first awkwardness 🤣

These Hive Doctor centre caps are so super easy to replace as shown at the end when it just clips in suddenly

Note to self: stop dropping my personal equipment! The clips are unfortunately a weak point, though we now have replacement parts.

Search our website for HIVE DOCTOR via link in our bio/ABOUT

14/03/2025

Adding new products to our store

Varroa Mite Mesh and Sticky Mats

Available individually or as a set

Start preparing now by ordering some items and build up your needs for when the dreaded mite arrives

Sticky Mat and Mesh to be used during Varroa Mite treatment. Suitable for a solid base. Mesh is used to prevent bees being caught on the sticky mat. Size to fit a 10 frame hive - adjust as needed to fit an 8 frame size

12/03/2025

Just for a little fun:
Share a GIF in the comments that reflects how your beekeeping season has faired 2024/25
An explanation is your choice.

Mine: some good times, mostly bad for natural nutrition sources, in the end I'll be left with some work to do to help them

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12/03/2025

Tools to alleviate Winter boredom?

Check your hives as this season has not been great for everyone in Australia!

You may be able to use the opportunity to clean up frames from your brood boxes as you reduce during winter preparation.

Groove cleaner
Wire crimper
Foundation cutter/roller
Foundation embedder

Will help get you frames tidied and ready for Spring expansion.

09/03/2025

Becs Beehive likes to smell the roses with our families, but every Wed & Sat our shop is open for visitors!
Orders are packed daily for Austwide shipment

08/03/2025

Happy international women's day!

These are some of the hardest working women I know!

And
Becs BeeHive Supplies & Aussie Beekeeping Gear
And
Bec's BeeSmart Beekeeping Education & Courses
Were both founded by an amazing woman, who still works with our team as we endeavour to continue her amazing support of our fellow beekeepers

Let's celebrate the inspirational women in our life! 🎆

(May have been slightly grumpy after an inspection where they were reduced in hive size due to lack of stores and preparing for winter ~ all settled by morning)

07/03/2025

Now is the time to support your hives in preparation for Winter!

Hive Doctor TOP FEEDERs allow up to 5 litres of sugar syrup to be given at a time.

The bees can access this syrup supply safely via the frosted white covers shown and store to support their winter survival.

05/03/2025

Wondering what to do with your beeswax?

Time for some candles! or other craft?

05/03/2025

When to use protein or pollen substitutes for your bees...

Follow this link created by the Australian Government depts listed in the image to find out beneficial times to feed your bees pollen sub
https://agrifutures.com.au/product/fat-bees-skinny-bees-a-manual-on-honey-bee-nutrition-for-beekeepers/

Becs Beehive chooses Ultra Bee for its high quality and proven benefits as per the table attached from USA Beekeeper scientist Randy Oliver

04/03/2025

When to use an escape board

04/03/2025

Self-bee with my jacket and gators on

And our local who gave me a jump when I went to paint a full depth 🐝 hive body 🙄 🕷️

Can someone please notify this one that she's not the right home buyer?

03/03/2025

No kids sport this Sat (long weekend) so open hours 9-1 as normal 🙌🏼
Call if you need out of hours assistance!