Feeding
Sugar prices
I’ve been buying a couple hundred pounds of sugar a week lately. I’m always shopping for good deals. Walmart recently dropped their sugar in 10 pound bags to $2.20. I thought it was worth sharing. Let me know if any of you know of a better deal. Gary 3+
Fall Preparations
I hope everyones hives survived last nights storms with no major damages or losses. Straight line winds are always cause for concern. Aside from the storms, the cooler weather is a welcome visitor. I use the term “visitor” since we are all to familiar with true fall weather seeming to evade us most of the time. … Read more
Dog Days of Summer aka Dearth
August normally is a hot and dry month with “Dog Days” plaguing us most of the time. There will be little for the bees to work unless they find plants blooming in the woods and creek bottoms where some moisture and shade keeps some blossoms going. Bitter Weeds will become very noticeable in the fields … Read more
Current Hive Observations
Members current observations and TIPS: Walk Away Splits Experiencing 100% failure rate on 10 walk away splits where the queen is not returning from her maiden flight. Don D. Swarms Swarm business has been good this spring for many of our beekeepers. More than a few catching 10 plus already. Watch those swarm posts. If … Read more