Australian Native Bee Propolis (10g)

Description

Created using tree resin and native bee wax, propolis is the material our bees use in and around their nest to build structures, seal gaps and protect their hive from pests. Native stingless bees also used propolis to build special pots within which they store honey and pollen – this is where the name ‘sugarbag bees’ comes from.

Unlike other native bee propolis on the market, our Australian Native Stingless Bee propolis has been carefully washed many times to remove pollens, dust, dirt and debris to get it as pure and clean as possible. This means you are purchasing a high quality stingless bee propolis.

Propolis is also used to shape mouthpieces of traditional didgeridoos; it is soft and malleable when heated but hardens when cooled.

Propolis is also known for a range of medicinal properties but more importantly we use a small amount of propolis to create an entrance tunnel within empty hive boxes when we are ready to conduct hive splits.

Creating a propolis tunnel is an important part of minimising the risk of pests entering your hive once you’ve completed your split.

10 grams of propolis is enough for a hive entrance tunnel or for 1-2 didgeridoo mouth pieces. Inquiries for larger quantities welcome.

Whilst it’s not necessary, we store our propolis in the fridge until we need it. When you need to use it, simply warm it in your hands or in a bowl of warm water to make the propolis soft and malleable.