Reminder. Meeting Monday Evening 20th

 
From: "CIBA MEMBERS" <donotreply@PROTECTED>
Date: August 19th 2018
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.  ðŸ˜€

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 ðŸ˜ƒ

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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