FAQ
Membership of the ABA is gained by joining one of our affiliated clubs. It is not possible to be a member of the ABA without being a member of an affili...
Fri, 26 Apr, 2024 at 4:07 PM
NSW Beekeepers must be registered with NSW DPI. The registration confirmation issued by DPI states your Beekeeper Registration / Hive-Brand which needs to b...
Fri, 26 Apr, 2024 at 4:27 PM
If you have a bee swarm in your backyard or local area please do not try and kill or interfere with the bees - you are likely to anger the bees and get stun...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:21 PM
If you are willing to catch swarms, and would like to be listed on the ABA Swarm System, Go to the ABA sign-in page and click on ABA Portal Click on &quo...
Fri, 26 Apr, 2024 at 4:36 PM
The ABA Swarm System is a service provide by the ABA to help members of the public contact a beekeeper willing to catch swarms in their local area. When...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Each of our affiliated clubs is an independent incorporated association, and has its own rules. Please contact your local club to find out if you can attend...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:51 PM
We recommend that you contact your local ABA Affiliated club to learn about beekeeping before setting up your first hive. Our clubs have a wealth of kno...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:59 PM
The ABA offers optional beekeepers' public liability insurance to our members. You can find full details on our Insurance page. Members can log...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 3:40 PM
The Amateur Beekeeper is the bi-monthly journal of the ABA. It is distributed by email to all current members of the ABA. If you would like to receiv...
Fri, 26 Apr, 2024 at 4:41 PM
All our affiliated clubs are listed on our Find a Club page. If you need any help finding a club near you, please contact the ABA Membership Officer.
Fri, 26 Apr, 2024 at 4:42 PM