Reminder CIBA Meeting, Monday Evening, August 19th
(Location and Time BELOW)
August Presentations
Jim Berndt: Beekeeping Know-How
Ross Harding: Adventures in Beekeeping
Late Summer Beekeeping Has its own Considerations
- Robbing is still an issue
- Decreased nectar flows and declining brood formation; feeding?
- Evaluating your colony: Combining weak colonies may be an option
- Fall forage for bees: Various Aster Species, Golden Rod,
- Late Season Harvesting: Still a possibility?
- Other questions?
Bring your own Questions - Share your experiences.
Come - Listen - Ask - Learn.
๐ This is an awesome opportunity! Bee There ๐
Other Meeting items for consideration:
- Should you consider requeening? ๐ค
- Do you have Hive Inspection questions ๐ค
- Swarm season is largely past, BUT โBees donโt read the bookโ ๐
Things to Keep in Mind:
- How are your colonies doing? What should you be watching for?
- Nectar flows are diminishing. - Is feeding appropriate?
- Watch for August and September beekeeping calendars in a separate email
- Our CIBA Sugar-Board Social: October 5, Holliday Park
- The Beekeepers of Indiana Fall Conference: October 25, 26. - Details to Follow
August 19th Meeting Location and Time
Holliday Park Nature Center
6363 Spring Mill Road, 46240
July 15th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM