# \#western-australia **URL:** https://forum.honeyflow.com/tag/western-australia/265.md [Latest](https://forum.honeyflow.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.honeyflow.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.honeyflow.com/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [Help Needed - Flow Hive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/help-needed-flow-hive/39934)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/help-needed-flow-hive/39934 "2025-11-16T01:11:45Z")
I am looking for help with a flow hive resurrection - I live in Stake Hill WA and need someone who knows how to get honey out of a super packed hive. I am failing badly and the bees are suffering - help please. I am wil… --- ## [What the! Grub and specs in my harvested honey](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-the-grub-and-specs-in-my-harvested-honey/39759)
**Author:** [@HelenL](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/HelenL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-the-grub-and-specs-in-my-harvested-honey/39759 "2025-09-29T04:05:33Z")
I harvested one flow frame of honey yesterday for the first time this sping. Immediately I noticed brown specs in the honey, and then one grub flowed out - see the picures! I was able to harvest only two jars of honey fr… --- ## [Wax Construction on front of hive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wax-construction-on-front-of-hive/38875)
**Author:** [@Maurice\_Werder](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Maurice_Werder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wax-construction-on-front-of-hive/38875 "2025-05-01T00:05:30Z")
I discovered this wax construction on the landing board on one of my Flow Hives. The was built by the bees with small pillars under the main wax piece with some cells at one end. I have never seen this before. It has be… --- ## [Stationary Enterprise Apiary (Western Australia)](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/stationary-enterprise-apiary-western-australia/38489)
**Author:** [@SouthEastScarp](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/SouthEastScarp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/stationary-enterprise-apiary-western-australia/38489 "2025-02-22T14:45:17Z")
Hi Team, We are setting up a stationary apiary enterprise in Western Australia. Last year, we purchased a property in Toodyay, northeast of Perth, in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia. We are investing significant sum… --- ## [Using ant guards](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/using-ant-guards/38248)
**Author:** [@Ferguson\_Valley\_Beea](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Ferguson_Valley_Beea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/using-ant-guards/38248 "2025-01-20T07:58:36Z")
We have just transferred a swarm into our flow hive and I noticed quite a few ants crawling over the hive this morning. I added vegetable oil to the ant guards but I was wondering if you tighten them up or leave a gap b… --- ## [Rescuing a Bee Swarm in a Suburban Environment](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/rescuing-a-bee-swarm-in-a-suburban-environment/37925)
**Author:** [@Maurice\_Werder](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Maurice_Werder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/rescuing-a-bee-swarm-in-a-suburban-environment/37925 "2024-11-16T03:07:26Z")
In the first week of October half of our bees swarmed up into a tree nearby, probably with the old queen. Realizing that we have a short time to collect the bees as they could move onto somewhere else anytime soon, I was… --- ## [Runny Honey from Poor Ventilation?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/runny-honey-from-poor-ventilation/34343)
**Author:** [@Dedman](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dedman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/runny-honey-from-poor-ventilation/34343 "2023-02-25T03:55:59Z")
We have two hives in Perth WA, one standard hive and one flow hive. We are on a very small block so the flow hive is connected to an observation tube providing to allow the bees to exit above the roof a bee free backyard… --- ## [Bee bearding only on one hive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bee-bearding-only-on-one-hive/36301)
**Author:** [@Bill444](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Bill444)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bee-bearding-only-on-one-hive/36301 "2024-02-03T22:39:03Z")
Hi, i have 2 flow hives one painted and one made out of cedar just stained. Both hives are healthy with lots of brood just the hive made out of cedar the bees are always outside boarding no matter what the temperature i… --- ## [1st hive inspection and looking for advice on a beetle and strange shaped cells](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/1st-hive-inspection-and-looking-for-advice-on-a-beetle-and-strange-shaped-cells/31628)
**Author:** [@budgie](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/budgie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/1st-hive-inspection-and-looking-for-advice-on-a-beetle-and-strange-shaped-cells/31628 "2023-12-07T01:53:57Z")
Hey guys, We completed our 1st hive inspection today, approx 4weeks after installing the NUC. On the upside we spotted our queen and confirmed our colony seems to be doing reasonably well, expanding out into the new wa… --- ## [Brood frame construction - tools](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-construction-tools/27600)
**Author:** [@DebiRose](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/DebiRose)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brood-frame-construction-tools/27600 "2023-05-22T10:19:47Z")
Hi y’all, Newbee here. Just putting my frames together and after reading and hearing some horror stories about frames falling apart when inspecting the hive, I’d like some advice from the beeks amongst you. I’ve seen … --- ## [Bees being attacked and dying all over the garden](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-being-attacked-and-dying-all-over-the-garden/32990)
**Author:** [@Spectating\_Void](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Spectating_Void)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-being-attacked-and-dying-all-over-the-garden/32990 "2023-05-03T07:00:39Z")
Hey guys There are 30 bees a day crawling around and dying on the ground and when I look at them they have little flies all over them attacking them Does anyone know what it is or what is going on? --- ## [Cleaning super frames after wax moth infestation](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/cleaning-super-frames-after-wax-moth-infestation/34747)
**Author:** [@Moniquay](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Moniquay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/cleaning-super-frames-after-wax-moth-infestation/34747 "2023-04-24T13:46:08Z")
Semi newbie here :wave: I have recently discovered that my hive has left due to a massive wax moth infestation. I have pulled my hive apart and now starting the process of cleaning. I have dismantled the super flow fram… --- ## [Help needed to remove established colony in Gingin, WA](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/help-needed-to-remove-established-colony-in-gingin-wa/34224)
**Author:** [@KSJ](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/KSJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/help-needed-to-remove-established-colony-in-gingin-wa/34224 "2023-01-20T21:30:16Z")
Hi, is anyone on this forum able to remove an established colony in the Magnetic Observatory which is located in the Gravity Discovery Centre in Gingin WA. Has been there for about 12 months now, and we have tried contac… --- ## [Bee colony in brick column in danger of heating in summer?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bee-colony-in-brick-column-in-danger-of-heating-in-summer/34064)
**Author:** [@blair](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/blair)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bee-colony-in-brick-column-in-danger-of-heating-in-summer/34064 "2022-12-06T04:47:18Z")
Hello, This spring we had a nice suprise when we found bees had set up a colony in our garden. The place they chose is an old brick column (probably hollow inside) that is part of an old fence. One layer of bricks has w… --- ## [Number of Cells in Flowframes](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/number-of-cells-in-flowframes/32446)
**Author:** [@WolfofWoodard](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/WolfofWoodard)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/number-of-cells-in-flowframes/32446 "2022-02-28T07:59:31Z")
Fun Fact for anyone interested… there are 3780 cells in one Flowframe and 26460 cells in a 7 Frame Flowhive, thats a lot of cells and holds a lot of honey :wink: --- ## [(SOLD) flow super for sale, Perth WA $350 ono](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/sold-flow-super-for-sale-perth-wa-350-ono/32290)
**Author:** [@Whitedog](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Whitedog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/sold-flow-super-for-sale-perth-wa-350-ono/32290 "2022-01-25T07:38:50Z")
\*\*\* SOLD \*\*\* Anyone interested in buying a second hand genuine flow super? 7 frames and flow super box (equivalent 10 flame lang) Works fine, I am just looking to standardise all my equipment. I have more hives than … --- ## [Nuc wanted to buy Denmark Western Australia](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nuc-wanted-to-buy-denmark-western-australia/29037)
**Author:** [@Poly](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Poly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nuc-wanted-to-buy-denmark-western-australia/29037 "2022-01-03T23:25:35Z")
Hi. A newbie here looking to purchase a nuc in Denmark, Albany or Mt Barker. Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Mould in flow frame](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-in-flow-frame/29013)
**Author:** [@gs333](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/gs333)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-in-flow-frame/29013 "2021-10-06T14:57:51Z")
Hi, looking for some advice please. Seem to have mould in the flow frames and cannot remove it. Have tried jet washing, scrubbing with diluted bleach and using a cotton bud but no luck. It seems to be in a few of the fra… --- ## [Bees dying on the ground with a little life left, but eventually dying. Please, any answers](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-dying-on-the-ground-with-a-little-life-left-but-eventually-dying-please-any-answers/31155)
**Author:** [@Doof4pm](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Doof4pm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-dying-on-the-ground-with-a-little-life-left-but-eventually-dying-please-any-answers/31155 "2021-08-12T05:13:54Z")
At work, we have a table under an Iron Bark tree, been noticing bee’s( no stingers) falling to the ground- no energy( ive read about drones dieing after a shag) and eventually dieing. Sometimes there’s one or two, can be… --- ## [Wire needed in foundationless frames in Perth, WA (hot summers)?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wire-needed-in-foundationless-frames-in-perth-wa-hot-summers/31092)
**Author:** [@budgie](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/budgie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wire-needed-in-foundationless-frames-in-perth-wa-hot-summers/31092 "2021-08-05T00:55:31Z")
Hey guys, I’ve got my new hive built, awaiting my 1st NUC in Spring. I’ve done some searching and reading on this and am after local, Perth WA advice on whether or not people recommend using wire in the brood frames (fo… --- ## [Seeking advice on hive location, suburban backyard in Perth, W.A](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/seeking-advice-on-hive-location-suburban-backyard-in-perth-w-a/30324)
**Author:** [@budgie](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/budgie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/seeking-advice-on-hive-location-suburban-backyard-in-perth-w-a/30324 "2021-05-12T22:01:17Z")
Hey guys, we’re thinking about getting a Flowhive for our suburban backyard, here in Perth, Western Australia. Our local council regulations stipulate the hive must be situated at least 10m from a public area (pathway, r… --- ## [Super - ready or not?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/super-ready-or-not/21535)
**Author:** [@springa](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/springa)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/super-ready-or-not/21535 "2021-04-25T13:43:50Z")
Continuing the discussion from Perth (WA, AU) Flowhives and honey flow: I am unsure if my flow super combs are correctly set up for the bees to join up and fill. I used the key as instructed before I finished putting to… --- ## [Brand new still in box - cedar 2 X 6 FRAME HIVE FOR SALE](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brand-new-still-in-box-cedar-2-x-6-frame-hive-for-sale/29955)
**Author:** [@JULIE07](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/JULIE07)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/brand-new-still-in-box-cedar-2-x-6-frame-hive-for-sale/29955 "2021-04-09T01:40:13Z")
I bought the hive in July last year but have since changed my circumstances where it is not feasible to put it up. It is still brand new. Still in original box … unopened. I wish to sell - and will consider any reason… --- ## [New Buddy Group for Wanneroo](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-buddy-group-for-wanneroo/27628)
**Author:** [@George\_Perth](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/George_Perth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/new-buddy-group-for-wanneroo/27628 "2021-02-14T23:44:19Z")
For anyone in the Wanneroo (WA) and surrounding areas, a new buddy group has been started. If you are interested in joining, the next meeting will bee on Sunday 18th October. Head for the WAAS website, under events or B… --- ## [Bees avoiding the new Flow Hive on top of Brood Box](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-avoiding-the-new-flow-hive-on-top-of-brood-box/29072)
**Author:** [@Oaks](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Oaks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-avoiding-the-new-flow-hive-on-top-of-brood-box/29072 "2021-01-27T02:33:37Z")
Hope everyone is doing well in the bee keeping world???!!! Hoping someone may be able to help. I put a new flow hive on top of an existing brood box. Initially there was plenty of activity, although for some reason the … --- ## [Nuc wanted Denmark Western Australia](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nuc-wanted-denmark-western-australia/29045)
**Author:** [@Poly](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Poly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nuc-wanted-denmark-western-australia/29045 "2021-01-18T05:59:29Z")
Hi. Looking for a nuc in western australian great southern. Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers Mark --- ## [Bees in extreme heat](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-in-extreme-heat/28906)
**Author:** [@Rex](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Rex)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-in-extreme-heat/28906 "2021-01-11T01:13:47Z")
Hi guys, the next week in Perth the temps are between 38 - 40. Is it a good idea to remove the base inspection tray in the bottom of the flow hive to improve air flow? There seems to be a lot of bearding in hot weather.… --- ## [Dearth in the south west of Western Australia - Margaret River](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/dearth-in-the-south-west-of-western-australia-margaret-river/28864)
**Author:** [@Horny\_Hobbit](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Horny_Hobbit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/dearth-in-the-south-west-of-western-australia-margaret-river/28864 "2021-01-03T15:46:03Z")
Is any one experiencing a Dearth in the south west of Western Australia. It’s a tough year again 2018 was bad. 2019 amazing (due to the Karri and Marri bloom). This year is terrible again. There isn’t much stores in my … --- ## [Long Lang with shared super](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/long-lang-with-shared-super/28727)
**Author:** [@Whitedog](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Whitedog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/long-lang-with-shared-super/28727 "2020-12-21T10:34:07Z")
Ok bee brains trust, what are your thoughts on this? :smiley: I have a long Lang 40 frames, with a follower board splitting the hive into two with a queen each side. I currently have the flow super on one side. I want … [Next page](https://forum.honeyflow.com/tag/western-australia/265.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=western-australia)