Photographed by Cathy McInnes (with parental permission)

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Return Of The Observation Hive At The Royal Adelaide Show - 2010
September 3-11
www.theshow.com.au 
Check out the show magazine online - page 22
The Beekeeping display will be located at the western end  of the FARM EXPO
Young Beekeepers - Honey/ Hive results
Congratulations to young beekeepers who gained competition points in this year's Royal Adelaide Show.
Jake Gallyer
Corry Rounsvelle
Harry Rounsvelle
Liam Rounsvelle
Lachlan Marich 
 " YOUNG BEEKEEPER OF THE SHOW" 2010 winner is Corry Rounsvelle
Gibert Beekeeping Supplies Trophy is awarded to the person under 18 years of age who gains the highest total of points across all honey classes ( 1-20)
"Congratulations  to Corry who not only gained points in the young beekeeper section but also in the hobbyist and novice sections.

YOUR KNOWLEDGE IS VALUABLE
Are you able to help with this national research project?
Seeking recreational and commercial beekeepers
Researcher Mark Leech is seeking beekeepers assistance Australia wide with a valuable project
that will assist us all by determining which floral sources are best for planting to sustain pollen and nectar supply
including native and exotic species(trees/shrubs/herbaceous plants)
Ref- RIRDC Project PRJ5197 Planting for Pollen & Nectar Survey - Mark Leech
Assistance is in the form of a survey to be completed by the end of August 2010 if possible.
The survey is focusing on 5 settings:-
domestic gardens/ street-scapes/ urban open spaces/ on farm plantings and " Bee Farm " plantings.
The research document will be useful in the future for beekeepers/ planners/local councils/ farm and land managers
If you would like to assist - please contact Mark via email mleech@iinet.net.au 
Thank you for your Apiary Industry Support

Early Spring Swarming
Spring is here !!!!!!!

Did you know that Australia is one of the few countries left in the world that has wild swarms of "apis milifera - the european honey bee".
Disease and mites have caused wild swarms to die out in most countries.

We have had early reports already of wild swarms on the wing. 
Every year we field many phone calls from people wanting wild swarms to be removed but conserved. 
We are happy to give you details of 'conservator swarm catchers ' in your area who may assist you. 
Costs vary. Note- not all swarms or hives can be rescued and a swarm conservator will only attempt a rescue if it is safe to do so.

ABC TV. btn www.abc.net.au/btn/index.html  
We have recently had a "flying visit" from Sarah Larsen and the "Behind The News" team
BACKYARD BEES screened on ABC 1 . If you missed it go to the btn website - archives - episode 20.
btn is an educational focused program for upper primary and secondary school students - see the website for further educational material. Check out teachers notes and btn site links for further beekeeping stories

NEW STOCK ITEM/SERVICES
August 2010
Sth Aust crafted s/s steam uncapping knives - Gilbert Design
Propolis mats
Reconditioning of extractor baskets
Also Coming Soon
Sth Aust s/s electric wax melter  - Gilbert Design
Sth Aust s/s steam wax reducer - Gilbert Design

KANGAROO ISLAND NEUCLEUS HIVES
Taking orders (delivery to Adelaide - October  )
Please contact us for details - ph 0417824739