Agriculture Reference
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THE BEEKEEPING YEAR: A SUMMARY
That is the beekeeping year. If you follow a routine of hive inspections,
taking action as and when necessary, and if you catch any swarms you are
notified of and put up baits for others, you will enjoy the beekeeping year
ahead.
This final section takes you through the beekeeping year and highlights the
main tasks on a month-by-month basis. This regime depends on the climate
in your area, and so should be adjusted accordingly.
January/August
Make sure all your equipment is in order and is clean. Patch up clothing and
renew items, if necessary.
Check you have enough frames and foundation for the year ahead - or at
least to start off with.
Order new queens if you are going to re-queen your colonies in the spring.
February/September
Your first hive inspection, if the weather permits.
Check for stores and feed if necessary. Don't forget the pollen.
March/October
Maintain your inspection and feeding schedule.
Remove mouse guards.
Prepare your re-queening equipment (nucs, etc.).
Raise new queens if you are using your own queens. (Starting this too early
may result in a failure to mate adequately.)
Check your stored comb for wax moth and spray if necessary.
 
 
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