The Apiary Year - September
- The colony is now diminishing faster.
- Drones are being evicted
- In the super:
- Extract the honey
- In the brood box:
- Start varroa treatment
- Continue swarm prevention methods.
- Is this a strong colony?
- If not consider uniting colonies
- Restrict the hive entrance to prevent robbing.
- Towards end of month start syrup feed if needed.
- Expect to spend 2 to 3 hours a month on each hive.