Stingless Bee Keeping Basics

Keeping hives close together is a question that is asked very often.

Most native bee keepers will encounter this once they start getting a few hives together.

Small urban blocks don’t allow to much space for native bee keepers. a communal shelter or long shelf is a good way to accommodate housing more then a couple hives in a small place

this is how we keep so many hives in close proximity

How do you catch a swarm of native bees?

This is how we capture take over swarms, it is in no way guaranteed you will capture a swarm, this is just how we do it, and we have a great amount of success following these steps.

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Keeping Stingless Bees in a Ripley Valley Native Bees Boxed Hive

So you have purchased on of our stocked hives. Here is a quick guide on how to care for you fantastic new editions to your garden.