Suburban Bees offers the following services —
HOSTING HIVES
Would you like a hive in your backyard, apartment block or business site but don’t have the time to look after it?
You could become a Hive Host.
This involves Tony placing one of his hives on your site and managing it. You have the pleasure of bees being around and get a share of the honey crop.
Note: There is a waiting list. Please contact Tony to add your name to the list.
BEEKEEPING MENTORING AND MANAGEMENT
Do you already have or want a hive of your own, and need some help and advice onsetting upor ongoing management?
Would you likesomeone to help you develop your beekeeping skills, or tomanage your hives for you?
Tony can help you to apply best practice to have healthy and productive bees.
NUCLEUS HIVE SUPPLY
Do you need a nucleus hive to start off your beekeeping?
In spring and summer, Tony can supply you with a nucleus hive that includes a queen bred by a reputable queen breeders. Contact him to place an order.
BEEKEEPING TRAINING
Tony has extensive experience in beekeeping and provides beekeeping training to individuals and groups. He is currently:
- Varroa Development Officer with AgVic
- Varroa Management Trainer with the National Varroa Mite Management Program
- Bee Security and Training Officer for the Moonee Valley Beekeepers Club
- Member of the Victorian State Quarantine Response Team.
Tony can tailor training in all aspects of beekeeping to meet your requirements.
Contact Tony for more details.
BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT ADVICE
Need advice on hive and beekeeping equipment?
Tony can provide you with independent advice on the equipment and types of hives that are likely to best meet your needs and budget. He can recommend suppliers for you to contact or,if preferred,he can organise purchase and delivery for you.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION & AWARENESS
Does your school, organisation or community group want to understand more about beekeeping, bees, and their role in the environment?
Tony is a Wheen Bee Ambassador and has undertaken a Certificate 4 in training.
Contact Tony to organise presentations, education programsor beekeeping displays.