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Changes that occur this time of year:
– bees won't draw new comb if no nectar available
– queen may slow down or stop laying
– swarming less likely, but can occur
– bees can be more defensive (mean) when no honey flow
– robbing more likely
Signs of robbing:
-- bees fighting
-- bees trying to get in everywhere
-- bees heavier leaving
-- bees on outside of closed up hive in
morning
To help prevent robbing:
– strong hives (requeen, give capped brood, or combine weak hives with strong ones)
– entrance reducers/robber screens
– stay out of hives as much as possible
– no open feeding
– beware of spilling syrup and leaky feeders
Understanding Mite Count:Sugar Shake Method
Post honey flow before final fall brood rearing – Aug/Sept Treat when levels are 10-12 mites/sample
Understanding Mite Count:Sticky Board Method
Place sticky board under SBB for 3 days.
Divide total number of mites by 3 to calculate 24 hour average.
Spring: 5-10 mites Fall: 50-60 mites