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

Check Out Our Other Blog Posts on Beekeeping

• Get Rid of That Laying Worker Bee
• Tips and Tricks from Beekeeper Kerry Owen
• Beekeeping Tips: Prepare for Moving Bees