1 month ago • The Bush Bee Man

In this season finale, Mark embarks on an unforgettable journey to revive an old beekeeping truck. With a temporary permit in hand, Mark and his beekeeping mentor, Les, hit the road with high hopes and aim to give the old truck a new lease on life. 

Watch here:  https://youtu.be/T6-6T9NmEWg 

The episode is a rollercoaster of emotions and challenges, from initial optimism to unexpected setbacks. Watch as they navigate through paperwork, ingeniously solve problems with the truck, and ultimately face the reality of mechanical failure. 

1 month ago • The Bush Bee Man

In this episode, Mark embarks on a unique bee rescue mission. He receives a call about a bee colony that has taken up residence in an orange tree. 

Watch here:  https://youtu.be/LqspQcccXp8 

The Bush Bee Man decides to save the bees from being sprayed, so he sets out to relocate them safely into a new home. 

2 months ago • The Bush Bee Man

In this episode, Mark introduces a Flow Hive to his collection and takes a leap into the modern era of beekeeping.
 
Watch here:  https://youtu.be/gpvab8OmYhU 

Follow along as we unbox, assemble, and set up the Flow Hive in our backyard, providing a step-by-step guide and sharing our initial impressions. Witness how The Bush Bee Man adapts to this cutting-edge method, from the clever packaging to the unique honey extraction process. 

2 months ago • The Bush Bee Man

In the latest episode of "The Bush Bee Man," Mark explores modern beekeeping by introducing an uncapping box and testing its potential to revolutionize his honey extraction process. 

Watch here:  https://youtu.be/Gtw7kB4R_dU 

The episode features this intriguing device's unboxing, assembly, and initial trial, along with the Bush Bee Man's candid thoughts and typical humour. 

3 months ago • The Bush Bee Man

In the latest episode of "The Bush Bee Man", Mark shares innovative feeding strategies for bees during times of scarce pollen. The episode demonstrates how to supplement bees' diets with essential proteins when natural pollen sources are limited.

Watch here:  https://youtu.be/stYpnBC6uxM 

 Mark showcases practical solutions, including homemade feeders and commercial bee feed, to support the health and productivity of bee colonies. 

3 months ago • The Bush Bee Man

*DVD UPDATE*

Thank you to everyone who has already ordered their copies of the DVDs.

Production of the DVDs was delayed, but it has now begun. We hope to have them ready to be posted by the end of next week.

Join the adventure and pre-order your copy now by visiting  https://sixfootfourproductions.com.au/store . 

4 months ago • The Bush Bee Man

In this episode of The Bush Bee Man, Mark faces the challenge of rescuing a wild bee hive in a chimney.

Watch here:  https://youtu.be/bkAI-GyfmuI 

We're still working on a series finale for you all, but in the meantime, we're releasing the third season of the TV series over the next ten weeks. 

5 months ago • The Bush Bee Man

With the large response to our post asking if you'd like DVDs of the show, we've been as busy as bees in spring and guess what? 

The Bush Bee Man DVD series is now available for pre-order! Lock in your copy for a late January release and enjoy 10% off as a thank-you for your support.

Join the adventure and pre-order your copy now by visiting  https://sixfootfourproductions.com.au/store 

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6 months ago • The Bush Bee Man

All Good Things...
 
Hey all,
 
After a rewarding journey filled with learning, laughter, and the love of bees, "The Bush Bee Man" will be wrapping up. Due to the challenges posed by the varroa mite and a pivot in lifestyle, Mark has made the tough decision to close this chapter.

We want to express our deepest thanks to each of you who've been part of our adventure. Your engagement, support, and tips have been the honey to our hearts.
 
We plan to film a finale episode when time allows. Until then, keep buzzing with passion and dedication in all your endeavours.
 
Thank you for being a part of our lives over the last six years!
 
Mark & John deCaux 

7 months ago • The Bush Bee Man

In this week's episode, I move the ladies back to Buzz Hill, where it all began 6 years ago. 

Watch Here:  https://youtu.be/A--irLV4niM 

I know it won't protect them forever, but it will give them a fighting chance.