Heads Up CIBA Beekeepers
August 20th Meeting - Monday Evening!
6:30 PM, Holliday Park Nature Center
6363 Spring Mill Rd, 46260
Join In, Meet other Beekeepers, Ask Questions, Receive Answers
Everyone is Welcome - New Beekeepers especially!
😃 We Have a GREAT Meeting for YOU. 😀
Meeting Topics of discussion will include:
- Another great journal presentation by Jim Berndt
- CIBA at the State Fair - Final Report
- What to expect and what to do in coming weeks
- Feeding - It is not too early
- Hive Beetles & Wax Moths - Best defense is a STRONG COLONY
- Varroa mites - What is your strategy
- As Always - Your Questions 😃
Do you know what to expect? What to watch for? What to do.?
- The hottest days are probably past, but your bees still need water.
- Monitor your colony/hive weight. - Lift from bottom box hand-hold
- Bees have been consuming some of their stored honey
- Anticipate a modest Fall Nectar Flow - Feeding is still a good idea.
- Hive Bearding still occurring for strong colonies
- Colony strength has declined
- Will it be strong enough for winter?
- What actions can you take?
- Weak colonies are more vulnerable to robbing. What to do?
- Hive Beetles, Wax Moths, Varroa Mites
Thinking about harvesting honey?
- Is it too late to harvest honey? How much to harvest
- What are your options? What are your resources?
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