It’s Been A Good Honey Year!
As our club beekeepers are wrapping up their honey harvests, they are being pleasantly surprised. Many are reporting record harvests from only a handful of hives! Opening that honey gate is one of the most satisfying feelings a beekeeper can experience.
If you ever have the opportunity to join in a honey extraction, be sure to say, “Yes!”
It’s Time To Prep for Winter
Even though winter is a couple months away, it is never too early to start preparing for what may — or may not — be a cold winter.
- With the honey extracted, it’s time to treat your bees for Varroa Mite. Check out our Preparing Your Bees for Winter tutorial to see how you can be proactive.
- Start thinking about how you are going to feed your bees through the winter. Check out our Candy Board & Recipe tutorial to learn what equipment and supplies you will need.
- Check your hives to make sure they are “queen right” and consider ways to Strengthen A Weak Hive.
If you have questions, please reach out to the club and someone will be happy to answer your questions.
Bee Informed!
This Month’s Priorities for Beekeepers
NCSBA News and Events
In the News …
Sunflowers Linked to Reduced Varroa Mite Infestations in Honeybees submitted by Chris Marok
First Vaccine for Honey Bees Approved by USDA, submitted by Don Reynolds
US approves world’s first vaccine for declining honey bees, submitted by Holly Cole