What’s going on this month in the hive?
What tasks do I need to do to ensure hive health?
August in the hive
What is happening in the hive?
Much the same as last month, a few more eggs are being laid, still females only.
It is very important to ensure that hives have enough food stores to prepare for the spring buildup.
Beekeeper Tasks
- Prepare for new seasons work.
- Prepare queen raising equipment if you are going to raise your own queens: https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product-category/hive-management/queen-raising/
- Prepare feeding equipment and supplies of sugar as well as supplements for your bees health and vitality: https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product-category/hive-management/bee-health/feeding/
- Assemble frames for next season: https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product-category/hiveware/frames-and-frame-assembly/
Product Checklist
- Hiveware
- Queen Raising: https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product-category/hive-management/queen-raising/
- Feeders and Mineral Bee Supplement: https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product-category/hive-management/bee-health/feeding/
- Frames and Frame Assembly: https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product-category/hiveware/frames-and-frame-assembly/