Becs BeeHive Supplies & Aussie Beekeeping Gear

04/12/2025

Last inspection we noticed they were not building out the comb in the frames (though they seem to want it in the lid 🙄) and they were low in stores.

They had finished the fondant from the previous inspection.

This was a swarm from this season.

Top Feeder on, sugar syrup (1:1) in the feeder and hopefully they will get the feed they need so they have more energy to build out the comb.

Strong bees fight most pests on their own 🥰

View the hashtags for a guide on what's happening in cold climate Victoria.
Does it compare to your area?

03/12/2025

As the Christmas season nears,
Our GIFT IDEAS for beekeepers and NON-beekeepers can be found via our website.
Here's a little poem to get you in the mood for the season

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🧺🐝 ’Twas the Night Before Christmas… Beekeeper Edition By Sweet Stingers Honey 🍯🎄

’Twas the night before Christmas,
And out in the yard,
Not a creature was stirring—
Not even the guards.
The colonies sat there in silent, wrapped snug in their hives,
Bees clustered tight for a long winter’s nap.

The smokers were hung by the shed door with care,
In hopes that warm springtime soon would be there.
Our veils and our jackets were cleaned and hung right,
For I’d checked the bees earlier—
all tucked in for the night.

But just as I settled with cocoa in hand,
I heard a faint buzzing roll over the land.
I stepped to the window and peered through the frost—
What could it be, a forager that was lost?

Then out in the moonlight, so gentle and bright,
A sleigh dipped and drifted like a drone in mid-flight.
With a beekeeper driver so lively and quick,
I knew in a heartbeat—it must be St. Ambrosia!

His suit wasn’t red but a fine canvas tan,
Smoke curls in the air from the torch in his hand.
He landed so softly near Hive Number Three,
Whispered, “Easy now girls… it’s only just me.”

He checked all the entrances, cleared out the dead bees,
Tapped gently on boxes and brushed off the leaves.
He lifted each lid with a seasoned-hand sway,
Not like any beekeeper but one of careful ways.

He chuckled, “Strong clusters you keep
Good weight on these hives.
You’ve done well this season keeper
these girls will survive.”

He sprinkled a dusting of magic bee treats,
They shimmered like snowflakes and smelled so sweet.
He left pollen patties all shaped like little bows,
And a tiny mite board with a ribbon of rose.

Then back to his sleigh, with a twirl and a glide,
He rose like a swarm on a warm springtime tide.
I heard him call out as he flew out of sight—

“Merry Christmas, dear keepers,
and to all a good night!
May your queens stay healthy
and your honey flow bright!”

03/12/2025

Trimming beeswax foundation simply needs the right technique!

We've found using one finger against the back of the wheel/knife holds it steady to keep a straight line

03/12/2025

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Becs BeeHive Supplies & Aussie Beekeeping Gear

29/11/2025

Want to make your family or friends Candles for Christmas using your very own beeswax?

Here is a range of products that can help make it easier and unique!

27/11/2025

Beautiful gift for the beekeeper in your life!

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26/11/2025

Australia Post cut off for the last pre-christmas delivery is 20th December.

Get in early to ensure all gift orders arrive with plenty of time to wrap nicely!

See hashtags for ideas

24/11/2025

Becs Beehive has a beautiful range of stainless steel garden decorations

Each will rust in its own unique way.

For postage, we recommend the option with no pole. If you choose a pole, it requires a courier quote due to length of packaging required.

Available in store in Gembrook

Call for appt any day

APIARY sign also has a black Powder coated option

Perfect gifts for birthdays or Christmas

24/11/2025

Lavender pellets smouldering

Some say they are calming to the bees
They definitely smoulder slower than pine needles and a handful allows me to get through 3 hives with pellets to spare.
I like to get a good base going with the pine needles first and add the pellets when stable.

Available in:
1kg packet
4kg bag
28kg bag

23/11/2025

Whether placed open side down or cut side up
or cut open in a 🔼 or ❌
The bees work out how to enter the packet and use up every last gram

We've even placed a hive mat over top of the packet and it didn't even flatten during consumption 🫣

What food sources do your bees have?

Many areas of Australia experience a natural dearth at this time of year.
With mouths to feed and comb to make,
Ensure you girls have enough food to prevent starvation

22/11/2025

Varroa Destructor Mites spreading across the state.

Here is a range of equipment and some prompts to consider as we strive to keep our beekeeping industry strong in the face of a miniscule pest that affects on a large scale