Beekeeping Blog
Seasonal Care
Harvesting Honey: Getting Your Extraction Right
Getting honey extraction right takes timing and care — learn when frames are truly ready, how to prep, and the full process to follow.
Customer Stories
Ewan Stephens: A Third-Generation Beekeeper Backing the Plastic NexG Base
Third-generation Tasmanian beekeeper Ewan Stephens switched to the Nuplas Plastic NexG Base for better drainage and lasting durability.
Hive Health
Swarm Season: Keeping Your Bees (and Honey) at Home
Swarm season is here — learn the warning signs and simple ways to keep your bees settled so you don't lose half your hive this spring.
Seasonal Care
The Sweet Science of Honeybee Nutrition: Why Feeding Bees Matters
Good nutrition keeps colonies strong — learn why it matters, what bees truly need, and when to feed sugar syrup or protein supplements.
Hive Health
Nosema: The Hidden Threat to Hive Health
Nosema quietly weakens colonies from within — learn how to spot the signs, how it spreads, and how you can stay well ahead of it here.
Seasonal Care
Sugar Feeding for Winter Preparation
Preparing hives for winter means knowing whether to feed sugar syrup — covering honey stores, feeding methods, ratios, and gut health.
Hive Health
Everything You Need to Know About SHB
Small Hive Beetle can damage combs and spoil honey — learn to identify it, understand its impact, and the best ways to control it now.
Hive Health
How To Find Out The Age Of Your Queen And Why It’s Essential
Knowing your queen's age matters — learn how to identify it, how ageing affects your colony, and when and how best to requeen it well.
Seasonal Care
How To Get The Most From Your Honey Extraction
Ready for extraction season? This guide covers when honey is ripe, the tools you need, and step-by-step tips for a smooth harvest day.
Seasonal Care
How To Look Out For And Protect Your Colony From Swarming
Swarming is natural but manageable — learn the key warning signs to watch for and practical ways to keep it under control this season.
Seasonal Care
Preparing Your Beehives for the Cold Winter Months
Preparing your hive for winter is crucial — learn what happens as the season changes, how to pack down, and what to watch for closely.
Hive Health
Everything There is to Know About The Gut Health of Bees
Bees have gut microbiota too — learn what it is, how it supports colony health, and how beekeepers can help protect it over the years.
Customer Stories
Third-generation beekeeper, first-generation plastic: Ian Ball on choosing Nuplas hives
Third-generation beekeeper Ian Ball trialled Nuplas plastic hives before switching fully, drawn by low maintenance and strong support.
Beekeeping Basics
Thinking About Bees? What to Know If You’re Considering Hobbyist Beekeeping
Thinking about starting beekeeping? Learn how much space, time, and money you'll need to get set up as a hobbyist beekeeper this year.
Beekeeping Basics
The Bees in Your Hive: Your Guide to Queens, Drones, and Workers
Every hive has three types of bees — queens, drones, and workers. Learn their roles, how to tell them apart, and why each one matters.
Beekeeping Basics
Choosing Between Plastic & Wooden Beehives
Wooden or plastic beehives? Weigh up the pros and cons of each material — from cost and durability to bee acceptance and disease risk.
Beekeeping Basics
Bee Friendly! Preparing Your Garden for Healthy Bees
Want a bee-friendly garden? Learn which plants bees love, how to give them water, and how to garden organically to keep bees thriving.
Beekeeping Basics
5 Common Mistakes New Beekeepers Make
New to beekeeping? Avoid these 5 common mistakes — from over-inspecting to harvesting too soon — and give your hives their best start.
Beekeeping Basics
Unpacking Bee Jargon: A Guide to Beekeeping Terminology
New to beekeeping jargon? This glossary breaks down key terms — from brood and nucs to Langstroth hives, propolis, and honey flow now.