Native Beekeeping
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Introduction:
Social, semi-social and stingless bees all play a hugely important role in the Australian ecosystem, pollinating our unique wildflowers and more. Learn about bee morphology, nesting biology, foraging behaviour, importance of bees in natural systems, and the effectiveness of stingless bees as a pollinator of farms and gardens.
Nashua Native Bees has developed “Structured Natural Hive Duplication” (SNHD), which is being adopted by stingless beekeepers in our area for the propagation of their hives. This method uses a two-domain approach to hive propagation and emulates the method the bees use in nature when creating a new nest. SNHD is less destructive and aggressive on the bees than the single domain hive splitting and education methods. The outcome is a far superior performing hive when referenced to single domain propagated hives.
Stingless bee species Tetragonula Carbonaria is an excellent pollinator of the vegetable garden; however, they are preferential foragers/pollinators. At the course Frank will identify some of the crops where they excel.
Recent research is showing the health benefits of native bee honey and cerumen (propolis). We will discuss the three methods currently used in harvesting native bee honey and our approach to honey and cerumen collection.
The outcome of purchasing a hive should be an enjoyable experience. In selecting a hive to meet your needs we will discuss hive designs, benefits, risks and pitfalls when purchasing a hive.
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
Nashua Native Bees has developed “Structured Natural Hive Duplication” (SNHD), which is being adopted by stingless beekeepers in our area for the propagation of their hives. This method uses a two-domain approach to hive propagation and emulates the method the bees use in nature when creating a new nest. SNHD is less destructive and aggressive on the bees than the single domain hive splitting and education methods. The outcome is a far superior performing hive when referenced to single domain propagated hives.
Stingless bee species Tetragonula Carbonaria is an excellent pollinator of the vegetable garden; however, they are preferential foragers/pollinators. At the course Frank will identify some of the crops where they excel.
Recent research is showing the health benefits of native bee honey and cerumen (propolis). We will discuss the three methods currently used in harvesting native bee honey and our approach to honey and cerumen collection.
The outcome of purchasing a hive should be an enjoyable experience. In selecting a hive to meet your needs we will discuss hive designs, benefits, risks and pitfalls when purchasing a hive.
What to bring
- Your own refreshments
Student Feedback
"Frank was a huge wealth of knowledge. I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to learn about his stingless bee research and experience. Thanks" Bianca
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Frank Adcock
This workshop is delivered by Frank Adcock. He acquired his first Tetragonula Carbonaria native beehive in 2001 as a trial to pollinate macadamias. This small start evolved into a business, Nashua Native Bees, which supplies hives to pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, home gardens and growers of avocados, blueberries and exotic fruits. In addition, he has delivered workshops to schools, Landcare groups and local colleges. Nashua Native Bees have developed a suite of hives to suit our area for pollination and the harvesting of native bee honey.Nashua native Bees FaceBook
