April Monthly Tips

As spring enters full swing, your hive should continue to grow rapidly. Feed 1:1
sugar syrup or premade syrup as needed. Work to maintain a 10- to 15-pound
surplus of stored honey or syrup. There should be no need to feed any form of
pollen substitute at this time.
April is the perfect month to requeen hives. We recommend requeening every
year to ensure seamless brood production and that hives remain as healthy as
possible.
Most splits are made in April, as that is when queens are typically available.
Remember, for best results, give each split at least four frames of brood and a
new queen, and feed well for at least three weeks.
If you are purchasing hives, nucs, or packages, make sure to feed them
continually at least until the nectar flow begins; verify the queen is laying and add
a brood box when the first box becomes 75% full of bees.
April is the most common month for hives to swarm. Ensure that each hive has
sufficient room or is split to prevent swarming.
It is generally not advisable to treat mites (or any other issues) as the spring
honey flow begins in late April or early May in most regions.
Pull out supers that have been stored with moth crystals and give them at least a
week to air out before placing them on a hive.