Do I need to smoke the hive?
Although you should not need to smoke the hive when
Beginner Beekeeping Questions
All your newbee questions answered
Does Flow work with Australian native bees?
No, you can’t use Flow Frames with an Australian
Do I need to register my hive?
Registration of beehives with local authorities assists in protecting
biosecurity
Do I need a license to keep bees?
Although requirements to obtain a license to keep bees are
If I haven’t kept bees before should I get a Flow Hive?
Yes, beekeeping is a wonderful learning experience, and a Flow
How do I get bees?
The four most common ways to get bees and start
Do bees in a Flow Hive still sting people?
The Flow Hive significantly reduces hive disturbance and the risk
What if I am allergic to bees? Can I still use a Flow Hive?
If you have a life-threatening allergy to bees, we recommend
If I get a Flow Hive, does that mean I never have to open up the hive?
All Flow Hives need to be opened for inspection, just
Where do I locate my Flow Hive?
It is important to consider the location of your new
Won’t water come in the entrance of my Flow Hive 2 or 2+?
The Flow Hive 2 and 2+ are designed with inbuilt
Do I need an entrance reducer?
Whether or not you use an entrance reducer is a
Fake Flow Hives
Why choose a genuine Flow Hive
On the coattails of
What is a Flow Hive?
A Flow Hive is our term for a standard beehive
How much does a Flow beehive cost?
The cost of a Flow Hive starts at $519 USD*
How much space do I need for a Flow Hive?
Flow Hives are kept in a variety of locations – from
New to beekeeping? Start here.
For those new to beekeeping, getting set up with a
What bee suit size should I choose?
Bee suits are designed to be worn slightly baggy over
How do I harvest honeycomb from the roof or from timber frames?
Sometimes when there is a strong nectar flow, bees will
Why are the bees on the front of my hive? Bearding?
Bearding is when bees make space inside the hive by
What is the varroa mite?
Varroa destructor is a pinhead-sized mite that parasitises honey bees
Do I need to feed my bees?
Honeybees have evolved in climates with very cold winters, where