Archive for October, 2011

September Activites

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Harvest Honey (first 1/2 of Month)

Begin Feeding & Mite control (after harvest)

  • Feed 2:1 syrup ~2 qt. feedings per hive
  • Apply 1st tin of mite treatment

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October Activities

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Feeding & Mite control

  • Feed 2:1 syrup ~2 qt. feedings per hive
  • Apply 2nd tin of mite treatment

Winterize Activity (after the 15th)

  • Check Hive for mice
  • Install Mouse Guard
  • Install insulation boards in outer cover
  • wrap hives with tar paper

 

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Hive Feedings

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Fed hives 2:1 Sugar/Water quart mix + 1/4 tsp fumagellin

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Hive 2 Feeding

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Added 1 qt.  2:1 Feeder

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Fall Feeding

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Added 1 Qt Feeders to both hives, mixture

  • 1.5lbs Sugar
  • 1 pint water
  • 1/4 tsp Fumagellin

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