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Starting Beekeeping

Whether you want 1 or 1000 hives, beekeeping can be a hugely rewarding hobby. Beehives take time; they need to be managed carefully...

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There's more than one way to keep bees – a look at alternative beekeeping practices

In New Zealand and elsewhere, there are a number of commercial and hobby beekeepers who use alternative and 'natural' practices and products to maintain their hives. While some people associate these practices with small, hobbyist beekeepers, there are also commercial keepers who use them – it's really a matter of choice.

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Your Summer Beekeeping Checklist

Preparations, inspections and key jobs to remember

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How to harvest your honey

Ready to start harvesting your honey? Ecrotek can help, with our step-by-step honey extraction guide.

Ecrotek | Simpler Honey Testing With Humm

Don’t forget, honey can pose risks to our health. Here’s why you should test it – and how to make it simpler with Ecrotek’s Humm.

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Extracting Honey From Your Frames

Now that you have removed your honey frames, it’s time to extract! Ecrotek walks you through the next steps.

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8 Reasons to Start Beekeeping

Wondering about getting started with beekeeping? Here are the 8 best reasons to go for it.

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Watching out for Wax Moths

How to prevent invasion and treat infestation

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Bee Basics: How honey is made

All about the honey-making process from Ecrotek Beekeeping Basics – nectar collection, storage, extraction and packaging.