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The Australian Beekeeping Manual eBook - The book is aimed at both the novice and experienced beekeeper in Australia and explains in detail the steps required to manage colonies of bees.
First Lessons in Beekeeping eBook - In light of the dwindling honey bee population, this century-old guide is more relevant than ever. Written by the scion of a celebrated family of beekeepers that continues to operate today, the richly illustrated volume is the perfect companion for beginning beekeepers as well as those with a casual interest in bees.
In Business with Bees : How to Expand, Sell, and Market Honeybee Products and Services Including Pollination, Bees and Queens, Beeswax, Honey, and More eBook - Ready to take your beekeeping skills to the next level? In Business with Bees provides the answers you need. This book takes serious beekeepers past the beginning stages and learning curves and offers practical, useful advice to move your passion into a part-time or full-time career with measurable results.
The Secrets of Bees : An Insider's Guide to the Life of Honeybees eBook - Bees make honey; we all know that. But what happens between the bee buzzing around our backyard, and the sticky knife in the jar, is a mystery to most of us. How many bee-hours does it take to make just one jar of honey? What do the honeybees' waggling dances really mean? Why do bees swarm? What is a 'house bee'? From exploring their life cycle and development, to revealing their societies and behavior, expert biodynamic beekeeper Michael Weiler answers these questions and many more.
A Guide to Native Bees of Australia eBook - Bees are often thought of as yellow and black striped insects that live in hives and produce honey. However, Australia's abundant native bees are incredibly diverse in their appearance and habits. Some are yellow and black but others have blue stripes, are iridescent green or wasp-like. Some are social but most are solitary. Some do build nests with wax but others use silk or plant material, burrow in soil or use holes in wood and even gumnuts!

Featured Streaming Videos

Vanishing of the Bees Streaming Video - Honeybees are essential for the production of more than one-third of the food we eat. But in 2006, beekeepers began reporting that astounding numbers of their honeybees had gone missing, literally disappearing, with no dead bees to be found in or around the hives. A task force was formed to study the international phenomenon; scientists were able to identify its distinct symptoms, and named it “colony collapse disorder.” This program investigates colony collapse disorder, looking into its possible causes, exploring its potential consequences, and offering some solutions. Journalist Michael Pollan, apiarists, and others discuss the search for CCD’s origin, focusing on evidence that points to monoculture farming and a relatively new class of chemicals called systemic pesticides as the culprits. Run Time: 01:27:52 Date: 2009
Bee Glue: Making money from honey by-product *NEW* Provided by ABC Landline

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Legislation

Varroa mite surveillance reporting form - TAS

Tasmanian beekeepers are advised to remain vigilant in closely monitoring their colonies for any signs of the varroa mite.

Please use this form to report any checks you have made on your hives, even if you do not find any suspect mites. Reporting that you've checked and haven't found varroa mite will help provide further reassurance the mite hasn't entered Tasmania - Biosecurity Tasmania.