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water. However, the feeder does require daily attention to Further Information
replace water used by the bees. Bees sometimes prefer
water that is slightly salty. Associations and clubs
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Maintain a quiet strain of bee
Bendigo Branch
Aggressive colonies should be requeened with a gentle
Victorian Apiarists’ Association Inc. 9547 1350
strain. However, a number of factors should be considered
Melbourne Section
before deciding if a colony is aggressive by nature.
Seasonal conditions and the skill level of the apiarist can Gippsland Apiarists’ Association Inc. 5156 8440
affect bee behaviour and aggression. Factors include the Geelong Beekeepers’ Club 5264 1245
way a hive is approached and opened, the way combs are “J”Diggers Rest Beekeeping School 9331 1619
handled, the use and quantity of smoke, the type of flora
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and the amount of nectar flow in progress, the type of
clothing worn and the time of day. All of these factors Southside Beekeepers’ Club
should be considered before deciding that a colony is too The Beekeepers’ Club (meets at Doncaster) 9850 3697
aggressive and requeening is necessary.
Publications
Neighbourly responsibilities
Books
Most non-beekeepers find being in the vicinity of a
swirling swarm of bees a frightening experience. • Beekeeping for dummies (2002), by Howland
Blackiston. Published by Hungry Minds Inc, New
Practice proven swarm control methods, but if your bees York, USA. ISBN 0 7645 54190.
do swarm collect them quickly to prevent their
establishment in your neighbour’s house or tree. Some • The new complete guide to beekeeping, by Roger A
beekeepers choose to collect swarms in neighbouring Morse. Published by Countryman Press, Vermont,
properties even they though know the swarm did not issue USA. ISBN 0 88150 3150.
the hives they manage. • Trees of Victoria and adjoining areas (1998 5th
Keep good relations by sharing a little honey over the Edition) by Leon Costermans. ISBN 0 9599 10522.
fence from time to time. Stress the value of bee pollination The following books are out of print but may be obtained
in fruit and other crops. from time to time in secondhand bookshops.
• Beekeeping (1991). Edited by Russell Goodman.
Loss of Interest Published by Creative Solutions, North Melbourne.
Many of the critical management tasks are overlooked
• Honey Flora of Victoria (1973) by Russell Goodman.
when a beekeeper has lost interest or no longer has the
Published by Government Printer, Melbourne.
time to put into the management of the bees.
Neglected hives may become diseased and be a source of Journals
infection to colonies nearby. They may also swarm • Australian Bee Journal, newsletter of the Victorian
causing serious public relation implications for the Apiarists’ Association Incorporated. PO Box 40.
beekeeper and the honey bee industry. California Gully, Vic., 3556.
It is far better to dispose of the hives to someone who can • The Australasian Beekeeper. Published by Pender
look after them properly. Beekeeping Supplies Pty Ltd, 28 Munibung Road,
Cardiff, NSW, 2285.
Department of Primary Industries
Website
DPI has a number of programs to help hobby and
commercial beekeepers with the diagnosis and • Australian Honey Bee Industry Council.
identification of honey bee diseases and pests. The contact http://www.honeybee.org.au/
details of DPI apiary officers may be obtained by calling
the Customer Service Centre on 136186. The previous version of this note was published in
February 2004.
The advice provided in this publication is intended as a source of information only. Always read the label before using any of the products mentioned.
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