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Get Ready for Varroa this Spring

Spring varroa management Lately at HBS we've seen some customers get caught by surprise by this new pest. Varroa is very new to Australia and Australian beekeepers are still getting used to the way that varroa works within our landscape and the way it fits into our beekeeping year. Spring and the last honey flow of the summer are the two most crucial times of year when it comes to varr

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What size box should I get?

In Australia, there are a number of traditional box and frame sizes. The names used for these can be a little confusing. Here at HBS, we sell boxes, frames, and foundation in three sizes: Full Depth: This size is the most common, especially on the mainland. Most of the time when you see a hive, the large box on the bottom is a full depth box. A full depth box is 242mm deep.

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Assembling Flatpack Boxes

A Rough Guide on How-To Assemble Flatpack Hive Boxes The following is a non-comprehensive guide on assembling flatpack hive boxes. If you want to start putting together your own beehives, then assembling your own boxes is the best place to start. Here's some tips on how to go about it: Fi

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