Bee Social
You can see all the pictures from the Bee Social here.
Bee News
Remember that you can learn more about wildflowers and download your own document to track the bloom where you live on this page of the website.
Bee SocialA nice turnout for the party on June 22nd. Hive inspections, mite count demos, Hive House viewing, tours, potluck, mead and bee talk...what more could a bunch of beekeepers want!? It is always nice to relax with a group that has passion not only for our bees but also our environment. Our pollinators play an enormous role in keeping it all going - if only all people would do the same. You can see all the pictures from the Bee Social here. Bee NewsThe bees are picking up after a very slow start. Less than 1/2 of the 65 days following the arrival of our bees in April were "fly days". It is very hard to build up for the July honey flow with that ratio. The flowers have been running about one to two weeks behind. Swarms have been slow but will pick up soon. Make sure you give them room (more supers) but be ready to capture them. Remember that you can learn more about wildflowers and download your own document to track the bloom where you live on this page of the website. Hive SamplesState apiarist, Mike Hansen, state veterinarian, Susi Baer, and an inspector from Northern Lower Michigan, Zack, were here to pay a visit and go through my hives and take samples. This is part of the USDA Aphis Honey Bee Pests & Disease survey. When the results come in, I will let everyone know.
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