Topical Tips
For June 2006
Its swarming time!
Do you know how to control swarming? The method of creating an artificial swarm was covered in detail in the May 2004 newsletter if you need a copy, or advice, please contact me. Do you have equipment ready? Do you keep a skep in your car?
Have you inspected your brood for disease this spring?
Although there may not be much rape honey this year, it will granulate in the combs and cause later honey stored on top of it to granulate unless you extract it soon.
Now is a good time to rear some queens either do-it-yourself or, better, join the BIG!
Peter Edwards 31/05/2006