Manager Andrew Stanish will have on show a comprehensive display of all the hardware required for beekeeping at both the hobbyist or commercial level, as well as wide ranging advice.
“Basically, you will see everything that is needed to keep bees,” Andrew said.
“We will also have a few experts on hand who are all fully qualified.
“They will be happy to answer any questions, whether you’re starting out or want to improve your business.”
The company prides itself on its breeding program, from which customers can purchase high quality nucleus hives, known in the craft as ‘nucs’.
“Our priority is our high-quality genetic bloodlines to ensure good, calm bees,” Andrew said.
“The genetics are significantly important; it’s our priority with our stock.”
The breed of choice for Andrew is the Carniolan bee, which originates from Italy.
He said good beekeeping required developing a mutualistic relationship with your bees.
“Remember that these are livestock and like any other livestock animal, you need to get to know them, and they need to get to know you.”
The company produces 250 nucs a year and sells 200 full hives, and has grown in the past five years to see it move into larger premises.
Clientele also include orchardists who install hives to pollinate their crop’s flowers.
On display will be the three main types of hives: traditional, Langstroth with its horizontal design and natural comb formation, and the relatively new ‘flow hive’ which was invented in Australia in 2015.
A wide variety of hive and bee products will be for sale at the expo and orders can be made for October deliveries of colonies.
Andrew will also be giving a daily one-hour presentation that caters to all levels of interest.
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