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Beginning in September, we will operate with new Fall Hours and will be closed on Wednesdays.
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August Monthly Tips

  1. As the summer continues, keep a close eye on food stores to ensure your
    hive maintains at least a 30-pound surplus. Also maintain a water
    source and remove mite treatment when suggested by the manufacturer’s
    instructions.
  2. Typically, pollen substitutes aren’t needed during the summer, as there are
    some flowers blooming. However, during especially hot, dry summers, the
    conditions can kill the majority of blooming plants or at least cause them to
    stop producing large amounts of pollen. In these cases, giving your hive a
    few pounds of pollen patties each month can be an excellent way to keep
    the queen laying and maintain your hive strength. Oftentimes, a hive that dwindles over the summer can be the result of insufficient protein.
  3. As you feed your hive syrup, adding an essential oil mix like Complete can
    help give your hive the extra nutrition they need to thrive during the
    summer. Anything you can give your bees over the next few months to help
    them thrive should be used.
  4. Bee flight will be minimal during the heat of the day. Most activity will occur
    early in the morning and late in the day. A beard of bees hanging outside
    the entrance, especially in the evening, is normal this time of year. If your
    hive is especially strong, giving them a total of three boxes rather than two
    is advised.