Goldsworthy Apiaries

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Consulting

Your Expert Beekeeping and Hive Management Partner


Goldsworthy Apiaries in Marlborough, New Zealand provides beekeeping and hive management consultation services. We work with new and experienced beekeepers either on site or through phone. Skype consultations are also available for clients in remote areas.


For Beginners: A Perfect Way to Get You Started


Starting your own beehives can be very challenging and time-consuming, if not done right. Take all the stress out of setting up your own hives with the help of someone who can walk you through the process. We offer beginners a one-hour consultation at $100 per session. This consultation package includes the following:

 

  • Assistance During the Season
  • Basic Yearly Overview
  • Legal Requirements
  • Overview of Required Equipment
  • Site Selection Assistance
  • Q&A Session

 

For Advanced Beekeepers: Guiding You Throughout the Year


Get a constant walkthrough on the best practices from an expert. All year round, we will help you keep your hive strong and healthy. Mites, pests and weather can all take a toll on your hive, so it pays to be fully prepared. For advanced beginners, we offer a 12-month consultation package priced at $85 per month. This package includes:

 

  • 10 Sessions (On-Site, Phone or Skype)
  • Advanced Yearly Overview
  • Calendar of Local Flowering Times
  • Harvesting Techniques
  • Hive Management
  • Hive Manipulation
  • Hive-Splitting Techniques
  • Legal requirements
  • Pest and Mite Management
  • Overview of Required Equipment
  • Site Selection Assistance
  • Q&A Session

Apprenticeship: One-on-One Mentorship Throughout the Season

Learn how to get the most out of your hive while still having strong and healthy bees in the process. With this consultation package, we can help take your beekeeping skills to the next level. For $144 per month, you will get to enjoy the following:

  • Advanced Harvesting Techniques
  • Advanced Hive Manipulation
  • Advanced Splitting Techniques
  • Full-Year Pest and Mite Management Plan
  • Learning Beekeeping Best Practices
  • Legal Requirements
  • Lessons on Understanding a Queen Bee and Colony Behaviour
  • One Session Every Three Weeks (On-site, Phone or Skype)
  • Swarm Control
  • Q&A Sessions
  • Year-Round Training


 
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All Bee Keeping Consultancy
Beginner
$100.00
Advanced 
$85.00
Apprenticeship
$144.00