Native Bee Rescue & Education Sunshine Coast

03/11/2024

Time lapse of a TC log. Vacuuming of native bees.
Thanks Nathan for the footage.

01/11/2024

Log hives have even more issues than boxed hives. In a log we have no idea of the size or health of a hive as we cannot see into the log. We can see what’s going on in boxed hives via view panels. If something does not look right then you can ask questions.
Ants love logs and trying to stop ants moving in is a losing battle. We can stop them getting into boxed hives. Many hives are lost from ants alone. Especially AAs.
Cracks in a log allow pests (as in this case) to invade & slime the hive. Box joins we keep taped to stop this happening.
Cavities is logs vary greatly & some only have enough room to have just over a golf ball size brood, others are huge cavities & the bees made the most of this size, then you get everything inbetween these 2 extremes.
You can never tell the size of the cavity from open ends as timber & mud are left behind by the original inhabitants the termites.
If you are thinking of buying a log hive or have a log hive then you need to be aware of these issues. This log was one of the last lot we bought this week & it was the first one opened to box as it was the most cracked.

29/10/2024

I’m in need of a bee vacuum person tomorrow. I’ve got 2 logs in desperate need of boxing as they are falling apart (bought them Monday) if anyone has a free day and would like to learn & help please let me know.

14/10/2024

A great group at our Marburg workshop yesterday! It was a wildly wobbly TH hive box that needed replacing. Here are some pics from the experience.

10/10/2024

See you all there

09/10/2024

Failed TH hive. It had requeened but it was much too late. Phorid attack when a hive is very low on numbers as they stress which the phorid zone in on. Stay tuned for egg hatch. The hive is closed off with tape.

06/10/2024

Are they blocking off the connecting tube or they are blocking it off.
This is a question I get every day now it’s eduction season. The bees make defensive tunnels both at the front door inside & in front of the connection.
These bees can chew trough 1/2 inch of no more gaps & 4 layers of gaff tape. A bit of propolis is not going to stop them.

04/10/2024

01/10/2024

Certificate of Inspection, passed easy again. The bonus of keeping her in tip top shape.

30/09/2024

Boxes are back in stock. Been a busy week

29/09/2024

Would anyone like some free cypress sawdust.
Great for horse stables & composting toilets
I have 2 very large bags on my dust extraction & they are full. Glasshouse mountains

21/09/2024

Head over to our website using the link below, to read my first blog. It is based on today's workshop! Happy reading, regards, Mrs B.

Today we held our first workshop for Spring 2024. We had an amazing turnout, with a wonderful group of attendees. Allan and family supplied a box of TH (Tetragonula Hockingsi) from Lowood, that desperately needed a new b...

21/09/2024

Wow wow wow! What a fabulous start to the Season! Thank you so much to Allan and family for bringing your hive to be re-boxed at today's workshop! Many thanks also to all the attendees for making today a great day! Here are some pics taken of the process.

15/09/2024

Head on over to our website to listen to our latest interview! You'll find it in the Listen to This section.

https://brymacnativebees.com.au/

This one was Dean speaking with Adam Stephen from ABC North Queensland radio!

Implementing safe and supportive processes that protect our native bees!