The Apiary Year - August
- The colony is now diminishing fast.
- Drones are still present.
- Less nectar is available.
- In the super:
- Not much to see here.
- In the brood box:
- Check for queen cells
- Continue swarm prevention methods.
- Is this a strong colony?
- If not consider uniting colonies
- Restrict the hive entrance to prevent robbing.
- Expect to spend 30 minutes a week on each hive.