Beekeeping Tips for September
Hive population continues to drop and Drones start to disappear. The Queen is laying fewer eggs. Some or all colonies may need feeding. Some or all colonies may need Re-Queening. Pollen should only be fed dry in outside feeders or mixed in syrup. No patties should be fed due to increased small hive beetle activity.
September Tips
- Feed if necessary (especially if re-queening) Pollen & Syrup
- Equalize colony strength
- Continue Mite Evaluations
- Attend Bee Meetings
- Update “Bloom Calendar
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