Here we have answered some of the commonly asked questions we get when buying bees from BeehivesforSale.com.au, however, if we can be of further service please do reach out, we’d be happy to look after you and help you get started in beekeeping.
Buying Bees from BeehivesforSale.com.au
Pickup dates are mid October through to the end of April but are subject to change due to inconsistencies in spring weather. Immediately after you order your bees online you will receive an email from us with a request for your to use our Online Calendar booking engine so you can easily select from our available dates and secure your session on the earliest possible date. Date preference is first come, first served. Pickup days are typically on Saturdays and we do suggest allowing at least 30 minutes so you can have a chat with our onsite Beekeepers.
2022 Pickup Dates South Morang, Victoria - Saturday 29th October 2022 Geelong, Victoria - Saturday 12th November 2022 Mt.Eliza, Victoria - Sunday 20th November 2022 South Morang, Victoria - Saturday 3rd December 2022
Immediately after ordering we will send an email inviting you to book a suitable time using our Online Calendar booking engine whereby you can easily select from our available dates to secure your session on the earliest possible date.
Please note, Onsite Beehive Delivery and Mentoring doesn’t include any bees (you will need to order them first).
We have created a simple Bee Pickup & Transport Guide which you can download here
Its really important you do this ASAP once arriving home as your bees will need improved ventilation, access to water and will seek to begin to reorientate to their new location.
Currently, we are only operating in Victoria, Australia. We do have plans to partner with local Beekeepers in other states soon.
However, if you are interested in getting bees and are based in another state, please do reach out to us as we will always try to help.
You will be contacted before 30th September to arrange a pickup date between 1 October - 31 December. Bees will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact our support if you have any questions at all.
Currently, we have three Pickup Sites:
South Morang, VIC (26km NE of Melbourne CBD)
Mt Eliza, VIC (Mornington Peninsula)
Geelong, VIC
Our registered Beekeepers take bee biosecurity and bee health very seriously. All our Expert Beekeepers have completed and passed current Bee Biosecurity Training. We would also encourage you to undertake this training yourself - here is the direct link.
All hives are inspected thoroughly for a variety of pests & diseases up to 14 days prior to delivery. Our Beekeepers also check a large sample of our nucs with American Foulbrood (AFB) Diagnostic Test Kits for added certainty.
Approximately 7-14 days after arrival and opening of the Nuc it is recommended you give your developing colony some additional space by relocating them into their new hive. Moving them from a 5 frame Nuc to an 8 frame Langstroth hive will give them that much-needed space to grow into as the Spring peak season for bees is upon us.
Beehivesforsale use high quality ventilated Nucleus Hives. They are secured closed with a latch and taped up for additional protection. While it is not necessary, we also provide additional Nuc Ventilated Mesh Transport Bags for added peace of mind.
Please don't hesitate to contact us via our Online Chat or Contact Us Page if you have any questions at all. We are here to help and will do our best to get back to you promptly.
