Spring is finally here.

Getting your hives ready for spring is essential to a strong hive. If you have candy boards on your hives, make sure to remove them before the workers start filling that space with comb. Also, if you wrap your hives make sure to remove your wrap in the next several weeks. As things warm up, remove your bottom boards if you are using screened bottoms. Inspect your hives to ensure they have plenty of stores and are healthy. If necessary feed those bees that are low in stores from the long winter. I would avoid feeding pollen patties now because of Small Hive Beetles. They love laying their eggs in the patties when its warm. Treating for mites in the spring is essential also. Making sure your bees have ample space to grow will help prevent swarming later in the spring. If the queen doesnt have anywhere to lay the hive will start planning on swarming to find more space. Nows the time also to start keeping good notes on your inspections so you can refer back later.


Meeting March 21, 2024

TBA 1830

Location is Blue Ridge Community College Houff Center Building G Room 186/188

Free training

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