The past years have not been easy for beekeepers and for growers who rely on honey bees for pollination services. Varroa mites, extreme weather events, … Read More
Researchers plan to provide bees with immunity-boosting probiotics to increase defence against common infections.
Our team, at Macquarie University, is developing a probiotic treatment to increase … Read More
Hazard reduction burns (or prescribed/planned burns) aim to reduce the risk of bushfires. The 2019-20 bushfires left beekeepers devastated by the loss of bee hives, … Read More
Replacing old comb can seem like a time-consuming task, but it will not only decrease the risk of disease and accumulated toxins but significantly increase … Read More
The Professional Beekeepers Community of Practice has been established to meet the needs of rural and regional Australians for the extension of beekeeping knowledge and … Read More
Researchers from the University of Western Australia conducted a survey in 2020-21 to value bush apiary sites in the southwestern area of the state and … Read More
Growing evidence suggests that honey is vitally important to hive function and overall health. The antimicrobial properties of honey are well-established in the context of … Read More
At Professional Beekeepers, our goal is to be your go-to source for top-notch beekeeping knowledge. We’re constantly working to provide you with the best information … Read More
In Australia it is permissible to use oxytetracycline to treat European foulbrood. A prescription from a veterinarian is required, and factsheets are available on how … Read More
