Beekeeping Meeting Reminder: Monday June 16th ๐
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Date:
June 15th 2025
Reminder; CIBA June 16th Open Meeting
๐ผ ๐ท. ๐ธ ๐ Early Summer Beekeeping ๐ ๐ธ ๐ท. ๐ผ
Time and Location: 6:30 PM, Nature Center, Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd., 46260
(See below regarding Zoom Option)
Our Principle Program:
๐ Letโs Talk Honey Harvesting ! ๐
With Carrie Sample and David bye
June Food for a Beekeeperโs Thought:
- Main Nectar Flow is past. -
- White clover and various wildflowers will be the principle nectar source for the next few weeks.
- Rainfall and Temperatures will have a significant impact.
- Remember: Bees forage for a mile or more radius, - Further in periods of dearth
- Swarming is less likely, but still possible
- Expect declines in egg laying and brood formation
- Queens can be difficult to spot. - (Donโt panic if you canโt find her)
- If you can see eggs: She was there within the past 2-3 days
- If you can see small larvae: She was there within the past 4 to 6 days
- (In extreme dearth egg-laying may cease for a while)
- Remember: Bees must keep brood area near 93 degrees. (This can be difficult in hot weather)
- Bees regulate hive temperatures by:
- Regulating air flow into, through and out of hive
- Evaporative Cooling: Be sure bees have access to a nearby water supply.
- Bearding is a common temperature regulation behavior:
- Large quantities of bees will accumulate outside entrance in hot-humid weather
- (Fewer will be outside in early morning when air is cooler)
- Think about your strategy for mite control
- Robbing may become an issue by late Julyโฆ
- Other questions, concerns? - Contact Your Mentor
Other Meeting Highlights:
- Season-specific issues: Hive inspections, swarming,
- Information on Upcoming CIBA Opportunities
- Volunteer with CIBA at the State Fair; August 3rd and 13th
- โ10 Questionsโ Beekeeping Quiz ๐
- Refreshments by Kerry Wurst ๐
- Raffle: Always 3 Winners ๐๐ฝ
- Of course.. Bring Your Questions! ๐
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