# \#qld-queensland **URL:** https://forum.honeyflow.com/tag/qld-queensland/208.md [Latest](https://forum.honeyflow.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.honeyflow.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.honeyflow.com/tags.md) --- ## [Painting Flow Hive 2 Thermograde](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/painting-flow-hive-2-thermograde/40593)
**Author:** [@BeeDeb](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/BeeDeb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/painting-flow-hive-2-thermograde/40593 "2026-08-21T03:11:17Z")
Instructions for my new Flow Hive 2 recommend painting with non/low toxic exterior paint. I’m in South East Qld and having challenges sourcing external low toxic paint (there are low toxic internal paint options!) Any su… --- ## [Fully Capped Honey In Brood Box](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/fully-capped-honey-in-brood-box/40592)
**Author:** [@Catty](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Catty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/fully-capped-honey-in-brood-box/40592 "2026-08-19T21:39:00Z")
Frame 1 and 7 in my brood box are fully capped honey frames. Should I remove this to give the Ladies more room from spring. Or leave it? --- ## [Australian beekeeper building a smart hive monitor (and a varroa card game)](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/australian-beekeeper-building-a-smart-hive-monitor-and-a-varroa-card-game/40540)
**Author:** [@GergoBacskai](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/GergoBacskai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/australian-beekeeper-building-a-smart-hive-monitor-and-a-varroa-card-game/40540 "2026-07-23T23:10:03Z")
Hi all — Gergo here, from Melbourne, Australia. I’ve built a smart hive monitor of my own: temperature, humidity and pressure sensors, a load-cell weight platform, RGB + thermal cameras, and an on-device edge-compute pi… --- ## [Shotgun Brood Patten & Backfilling](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/shotgun-brood-patten-backfilling/40493)
**Author:** [@Catty](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Catty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/shotgun-brood-patten-backfilling/40493 "2026-06-29T21:37:02Z")
Brood box inspecting yesterday, one week after formic pro treatment. I could see lava, no eggs, no queen. I have a shotgun patten with some of my brood frames and two full frames of capped honey either side of the brood.… --- ## [Swarmed but later returned](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/swarmed-but-later-returned/40248)
**Author:** [@Scott4128](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Scott4128)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/swarmed-but-later-returned/40248 "2026-03-30T20:56:36Z")
My hive swarmed this morning. I inspected them yesterday and noticed two uncapped queen cells. I added an Ideal super to the hive as they were jam packed but they took off this morning. I managed to catch the swarm and t… --- ## [Veroa SEQ Not sure where to go from here](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/veroa-seq-not-sure-where-to-go-from-here/40170)
**Author:** [@Safa](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Safa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/veroa-seq-not-sure-where-to-go-from-here/40170 "2026-02-26T08:21:47Z")
Hi SEQ, 2nd year beekeeper Found veroa and treated the hive with Bayvarol strips ,on the 27th of February it will be six weeks since we treated Before we treated we harvested 2 frames of honey and left the rest for th… --- ## [First harvest produced various results](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/first-harvest-produced-various-results/40126)
**Author:** [@Craig\_D](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Craig_D)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/first-harvest-produced-various-results/40126 "2026-02-10T00:53:57Z")
Howdy fellow bee enthusiasts. I am very new to the hobby, purchasing 2 flow hives recently that were already up and running (apparently). I opened one up today to find it mostly full of honey and wax everywhere. I have … --- ## [Newby- hive likely swarmed- do we have a new queen](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/newby-hive-likely-swarmed-do-we-have-a-new-queen/40073)
**Author:** [@Claire04](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Claire04)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/newby-hive-likely-swarmed-do-we-have-a-new-queen/40073 "2026-01-20T08:01:24Z")
Sorry for the long post. I am new to beekeeping (located central QLD, Australia). We set our hive up in October last year. Inspecting regularly to get used to our bees. Everything was going well. We had 6 frames in our n… --- ## [Flow hive frames won’t release honey](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-hive-frames-won-t-release-honey/40057)
**Author:** [@GregB](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/GregB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-hive-frames-won-t-release-honey/40057 "2026-01-10T07:52:44Z")
Hi, I have had my flow hive for about 6 years now, I had been unwell for the last 12 months so unable to extract the honey. 4 months ago I robbed the honey and it was very thick. I checked last week and the frames are ca… --- ## [SHB/Maggot help](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/shb-maggot-help/40007)
**Author:** [@Katec](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Katec)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/shb-maggot-help/40007 "2025-12-26T22:17:13Z")
Morning, Can someone please help me know whats happening with SHB and now looks like SHB maggots in my bottom try. I hope its not a slime out, last inspectipn i didnt see any maggots on frames, its only been in bottom … --- ## [Brood frames looking ok?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frames-looking-ok/39997)
**Author:** [@Katec](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Katec)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frames-looking-ok/39997 "2025-12-16T07:59:01Z")
Hello, Did my 2nd inspection this afternoon, only got my bee’s roughly 4weeks ago. Are these brood frames looking ok? Still have not been able to spot Queen. Still learning the ropes. Was concered I may have robber bees… --- ## [Honey in flow hive bottom tray](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/honey-in-flow-hive-bottom-tray/39977)
**Author:** [@Katec](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Katec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/honey-in-flow-hive-bottom-tray/39977 "2025-12-04T22:42:00Z")
Hello, New to beekeeping. Recently got bees 2 weeks ago, checked bottom tray this afternoon and saw honey in it. When we had the really bad storm the other week the roof blew off - it is now strapped down. Am thinking i… --- ## [Intergrated queenless bees into another existing hive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/intergrated-queenless-bees-into-another-existing-hive/39618)
**Author:** [@AndreaPrice](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/AndreaPrice)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/intergrated-queenless-bees-into-another-existing-hive/39618 "2025-08-13T07:02:44Z")
My second hive has just a few queenless bees left. Can I transfer them into my first hive which has a strong colony? --- ## [Local knowledge for the Sunshine Coast, SEQ](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/local-knowledge-for-the-sunshine-coast-seq/39441)
**Author:** [@B\_keeper](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/B_keeper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/local-knowledge-for-the-sunshine-coast-seq/39441 "2025-07-15T07:20:05Z")
Hoping to get a bit of local knowledge here for a new beekeeper, as struggling to get reliable information here. I’m located on the Sunshine Coast, in QLD Australia. I have a single langstroth hive that I bought fully e… --- ## [Thriving Beekeeping Business for Sale – Brisbane’s Flow Hive Specialist](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/thriving-beekeeping-business-for-sale-brisbane-s-flow-hive-specialist/39155)
**Author:** [@DeborahBatchelor](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/DeborahBatchelor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/thriving-beekeeping-business-for-sale-brisbane-s-flow-hive-specialist/39155 "2025-05-26T00:15:30Z")
Thriving Beekeeping Business for Sale – Brisbane’s Flow Hive Specialist Trusted by Hundreds of Happy New Beekeepers! Are you looking for a buzzing new side hustle opportunity in the heart of Queensland? This is your chan… --- ## [New to beekeeping in May Sunshine Coast](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-to-beekeeping-in-may-sunshine-coast/38978)
**Author:** [@Artizensc](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Artizensc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-to-beekeeping-in-may-sunshine-coast/38978 "2025-05-15T01:32:25Z")
Hi everyone, I have my new flow hive ready to introduce some bees. I am totally new to keeping bees but have watched Cedar on IG live several times. I do have a query about starting in May on Sunshine Coast CJ --- ## [Angry Bee Experience - Hive Inspect](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/angry-bee-experience-hive-inspect/38932)
**Author:** [@Samlenn](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Samlenn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/angry-bee-experience-hive-inspect/38932 "2025-05-11T06:12:09Z")
Yesterday, I had my first angry bee encounter during a hive inspection. I came off with 4 stings through my gardening gloves which I’d been using because it’s been easier to lift the frames than the bee gloves. Inspecti… --- ## [Brood box inspections, how often after the Flow Super is added? Elimbah Queensland](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-box-inspections-how-often-after-the-flow-super-is-added-elimbah-queensland/20726)
**Author:** [@Sue57](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Sue57)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-box-inspections-how-often-after-the-flow-super-is-added-elimbah-queensland/20726 "2025-04-27T16:08:29Z")
I’m a newby to bee keeping. I started my hive with a nuc. I checked the brood box weekly to see how things were progressing. After 4 weeks I felt that the brood box had grown enough to install the Super. The new install… --- ## [A brief Introduction](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/a-brief-introduction/38684)
**Author:** [@MickA](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/MickA)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/a-brief-introduction/38684 "2025-03-29T01:09:40Z")
Hi Everyone, Just introducing myself, I’m MickA from Deception Bay in SE Qld. I’ve just ordered a Flowhive 2+ and am anxiously waiting on delivery. This is my first hive although I have been contemplating getting one … --- ## [Bearding & Fanning?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bearding-fanning/38407)
**Author:** [@Samlenn](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Samlenn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bearding-fanning/38407 "2025-02-16T09:19:15Z")
New Beekeeper here. I took a photo of what I think is bearding? Am I correct? There was some fanning too. The temp today in SEQLD is 28 degrees and it’s the first time I’ve seen this on my hive. I freaked out for a mome… --- ## [Flow Weather Guard and Small Hive Beetle](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-weather-guard-and-small-hive-beetle/38227)
**Author:** [@ClintSC9](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/ClintSC9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-weather-guard-and-small-hive-beetle/38227 "2025-01-22T02:24:31Z")
We’ve noticed an unexpected advantage with the Flow weather guards. Two days ago, I was smoking the entrance getting prepared for inspection and noticed quite a few beetles running out from up in the corner of the weath… --- ## [Larvae in pest management tray](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/larvae-in-pest-management-tray/38156)
**Author:** [@Scott4128](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Scott4128)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 9:10am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/larvae-in-pest-management-tray/38156 "2025-01-03T09:10:25Z")
Hi everyone, Just got back from home after being away for a week and noticed some larvae in the pest management tray. Do they look like small hive beetle larvae? I installed the nuc in November and added the super once… --- ## [Hello from Shailer Park, Queensland](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-shailer-park-queensland/37905)
**Author:** [@Scott4128](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Scott4128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hello-from-shailer-park-queensland/37905 "2024-11-21T10:34:10Z")
Hi everyone, Today I installed a Bee nuc into their new home, a Flow Hive that I purchased a few months back. The bees were super calm when I moved them from their temporary home to their new home. I’ve had Native Bees… --- ## [Dark sticky wax under queen excluder in brood box](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/dark-sticky-wax-under-queen-excluder-in-brood-box/33634)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Flori](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Christopher_Flori)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/dark-sticky-wax-under-queen-excluder-in-brood-box/33634 "2024-11-19T10:06:32Z")
Hi I’m really hoping you can give me some advise or guidance. I inspected my main hive this afternoon (this same hive also had a lot of condensation during winter). I live Brighton 30min north of Brisbane and we did hav… --- ## [We fully loaded the brood box from a wall colony …](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/we-fully-loaded-the-brood-box-from-a-wall-colony/37858)
**Author:** [@dejayajay](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/dejayajay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/we-fully-loaded-the-brood-box-from-a-wall-colony/37858 "2024-11-09T21:26:06Z")
First timer here. We took a LARGE colony out of a house wall today, and the brood box is already now 90% full of comb. Should we add the Flow frame super now, or wait a bit? --- ## [How to know when a frame is full](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/how-to-know-when-a-frame-is-full/37601)
**Author:** [@MarkMcC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/MarkMcC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/how-to-know-when-a-frame-is-full/37601 "2024-09-18T11:25:58Z")
Hi, Firstly really loving having bees and working with them. Being new to the game I do have some questions. Firstly, “When do you know a frame is full” I harvested all but the two outside frames about 2 weeks ago. I l… --- ## [Normal Behavior?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/normal-behavior/37581)
**Author:** [@Paul\_A](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Paul_A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/normal-behavior/37581 "2024-09-12T03:51:44Z")
Hi Everyone, Noticed our bees seem to be moving out or have split. Per the image some bees have moved into the lemon tree next to our flowhive. They appear to be flying between the tree and hive. Is this normal? A… --- ## [Is This Pollen?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/is-this-pollen/37344)
**Author:** [@ClintSC9](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/ClintSC9)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/is-this-pollen/37344 "2024-08-01T02:02:55Z")
This is just one day since cleaning the tray and replenishing the oil. We are seeing a lot of pollen being taken in for the last week or so. It’s our first Brisbane winter beekeeping. --- ## [Queensland storms in Australia](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queensland-storms-in-australia/36139)
**Author:** [@Dawn\_SD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dawn_SD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queensland-storms-in-australia/36139 "2023-12-30T21:37:04Z")
Just wanted to send good wishes and empathy to all of our friends in Queensland. Hope that you didn’t suffer too much from the dangerous storms and flooding that have just happened. It looks like the worst of it hit sout… --- ## [FLOW Frames, PARKER & Timber Frames, NUC’s, Wax, Swarm Boxes, Brisbane AU](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-frames-parker-timber-frames-nuc-s-wax-swarm-boxes-brisbane-au/36143)
**Author:** [@Jmek](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Jmek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-frames-parker-timber-frames-nuc-s-wax-swarm-boxes-brisbane-au/36143 "2023-12-28T03:26:33Z")
I am a retired beekeeper…downsizing. Being sold as a single unit only to someone looking at expanding their beekeeping. 49 x FLOW HIVE honey frames, still boxed in 7 original unopened boxes, 1 x FLOW HIVE poly tray, su… [Next page](https://forum.honeyflow.com/tag/qld-queensland/208.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=qld-queensland)