Embracing the Summer Buzz
Hello Bee-Loving Friends! 🌼✨ Ah, summer is here, and the bees are in full swing! Let’s dive into what’s buzzing in the hive during this vibrant season:
The Bees’ Summertime Agenda
As the sun shines brighter, the bees shift their focus:
- Storing up the sweet nectar for the coming winter.
- Prepping the hives for the sizzling weather.
- Keeping colony management on the down-low.
- Beekeepers gearing up for honey production.
- Keeping an eye on comb thickness.
- Harvesting the delightful spring honey.
Hot Weather Prep
With the temperature rising, it’s crucial to get our top bar hives ready for the heat. Before you jump in, have you checked out Heat Precautions? It’s your go-to guide for managing hives when the sun is blazing.
Minimal Colony Management
During summer, the bees run the show. Unless there’s a hive emergency, our inspections are swift peeks into the honey storage area at the hive’s rear. Why? To set the stage for a honey-filled production!
Sweet Symphony of Honey Production
Balancing act alert! Managing a top bar hive for honey means:
- Making room for surplus honey.
- Keeping space open near the broodnest to keep the bees buzzing.
- Ensuring honey reserves to keep the hive spirits high.
- Timing the end of honey production for the fluffy winter bee crew.
- Leaving ample feed for the winter staycation.
Curious about the nitty-gritty? Check out the Honey Production page.
Comb Thickness Matters
As the bees shift gears from swarming to winter prepping, they may create bulging comb. Not to worry, though! If it gets in the way, a gentle brush-off and a serrated knife can fix it right up.
Need to Harvest Honey? Ready to enjoy the sweet fruits of your beekeeping labor? Dive into the details on the Harvest page.
-Wishing you a honey-filled, sun-kissed summer, D 🐝🤠
