 | Time in the Yard: 3 hour Avg Time per Colony: 18 minutes Total Colonies: 36 Time in the Barn: 2 hours 15 minutes Avg Temp: 70° Total Precipitation: 0.75" Note: The forecast changed, temps were too high to apply Formic. Will attempt next week. |
Barn Actions:
Brought in 38 supers from the field. Stacked and strapped them together for winter storage.
Apiary Actions:
Inspected 10 colonies. Removed equipment from 2 dead outs from the yard. Combined 1 weak colony. Consolidated 2 hives to provide less space.
Observations:
August lab results of Varroa samples showed mite loads in several colonies still well above threshold. Many treated colonies showed visible signs of mite infestation and reduction in strength. More SHB per sighting observed.
Reflections:
It was a good thing to have rechecked the forecasted high temps prior to applying Formic strips. The forecast changed from earlier in the week to have two days over 85°.
Things in bloom: Chicory, Crepe Myrtle, Black-eyed Susan, Queen Anne's Lace, Clustered Mountain Mint, Japanese Knotweed, Daisy Fleabane, Mint, Ironweed, Partridge Pea, Stonecrop, Basil, Blue Mistflower, New England Aster, Calico Aster, Gray Goldenrod
Brought in 38 supers from the field. Stacked and strapped them together for winter storage.
Apiary Actions:
Inspected 10 colonies. Removed equipment from 2 dead outs from the yard. Combined 1 weak colony. Consolidated 2 hives to provide less space.
- Applied 2-3 Swiffer strips to colonies with Small Hive Beetle presence.
Observations:
August lab results of Varroa samples showed mite loads in several colonies still well above threshold. Many treated colonies showed visible signs of mite infestation and reduction in strength. More SHB per sighting observed.
Reflections:
It was a good thing to have rechecked the forecasted high temps prior to applying Formic strips. The forecast changed from earlier in the week to have two days over 85°.
Things in bloom: Chicory, Crepe Myrtle, Black-eyed Susan, Queen Anne's Lace, Clustered Mountain Mint, Japanese Knotweed, Daisy Fleabane, Mint, Ironweed, Partridge Pea, Stonecrop, Basil, Blue Mistflower, New England Aster, Calico Aster, Gray Goldenrod