Beekeeping Tips for May

Beekeeping Tips for May

The hive is working at top speed. Beekeepers hustle to keep up with the working bees by adding empty boxes underestimating how much equipment you need could cost you a honey crop and could enhance the swarming impulse.

Make sure to keep an empty box on top during this time of year. Swarming continues as new bees continue to overcrowd colonies.

May Tips

• Watch for Swarms
• Apply empty Supers
• Attend Bee Meetings
• Update “Bloom Calendar”

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