Oct 2011
Winter Draws On
21/10/11 16:00
WINTER DRAWS ON
As I write, it is now the middle of October and I think I ha
ve just about got my bees ready for Winter (Or at least I hope I have)
Varroa has been dealt with, and I am now ready to go through to the oxalic treatment in late December. I would advise you not to miss that treatment what-ever you do, the oxalic treatment is a must. I will try and remind you but in the meantime take a look at “THE TRICKLE METHOD” in recipes and procedures.
The second week in October has been very cold, particularly at night and the bees have not been taking the sugar syrup that I have been feeding them. However, now it looks as though the weather is to get warmer and, hopefully, this will allow the bees to take some more food down to help them through the Winter, I do hope so as there are two hives that are a bit on the light side for my liking.
In another fortnight it will be the very end of feeding. The bees will go into their Winter cluster and nothing
more can be done to help them through the harsh weather until March, Then it depends on what weather March throws at us.
The only thing to be done is make the hives as secure against wind and wet as best we can. Shelter against the cold wind is to be taken advantage of if possible. If the position of the hive is very exposed, some sort of wind break is worth making if at all possible. Do take a careful look at the roof! A roof on a bee hive is just as important as the roof on you house, if not more so.
Something I’ve just discovered on the internet. There is a new drug available from the National health service. The name is Pharmalgen. It is an anti anaphylaxis drug. Apparently any one who has suffered an Anaphylactic shock and wishes to continue bee keeping can apply to the doctor for this drug and obtain it through the heath service. From what I know about anaphylaxis I don’t think there will be many takers!
The next week or two will be your last opportunity to get the bees set up for Winter so don’t delay do it now.
So that’s what has been happening in my apiary. How are you doing? We would all like to know! How about hitting the comment button and telling us what is happening with your bees.
As I write, it is now the middle of October and I think I ha
Varroa has been dealt with, and I am now ready to go through to the oxalic treatment in late December. I would advise you not to miss that treatment what-ever you do, the oxalic treatment is a must. I will try and remind you but in the meantime take a look at “THE TRICKLE METHOD” in recipes and procedures.
The second week in October has been very cold, particularly at night and the bees have not been taking the sugar syrup that I have been feeding them. However, now it looks as though the weather is to get warmer and, hopefully, this will allow the bees to take some more food down to help them through the Winter, I do hope so as there are two hives that are a bit on the light side for my liking.
In another fortnight it will be the very end of feeding. The bees will go into their Winter cluster and nothing
The only thing to be done is make the hives as secure against wind and wet as best we can. Shelter against the cold wind is to be taken advantage of if possible. If the position of the hive is very exposed, some sort of wind break is worth making if at all possible. Do take a careful look at the roof! A roof on a bee hive is just as important as the roof on you house, if not more so.
Something I’ve just discovered on the internet. There is a new drug available from the National health service. The name is Pharmalgen. It is an anti anaphylaxis drug. Apparently any one who has suffered an Anaphylactic shock and wishes to continue bee keeping can apply to the doctor for this drug and obtain it through the heath service. From what I know about anaphylaxis I don’t think there will be many takers!
The next week or two will be your last opportunity to get the bees set up for Winter so don’t delay do it now.
So that’s what has been happening in my apiary. How are you doing? We would all like to know! How about hitting the comment button and telling us what is happening with your bees.
Comments