How to manage bees during the autumnal equinox

The hot summer is coming in a blink of an eye. We all know that the weather is hot in summer. As friends who are engaged in beekeeping, how can we allow bees to spend the hot summer safely? Speaking of this, many of our beekeeping friends have summarized various experiences in the breeding process and also given some management suggestions for summer beekeeping, hoping to help beekeeping friends.

First: pest prevention, we all know that the hot weather in summer is a period when bees are active, and it is also a period when the natural enemies of bees are active, so we should be prepared for pest prevention. As for the natural enemies of bees, the editor of Bee Tribe has already introduced them in the previous article. The main method is to avoid the intrusion of ants, toads and other pests by raising the beehive. We can use brackets to raise the beehive at a higher distance. Thirty to forty centimeters from the ground. At the same time, pay attention to the covering cloth not being too thick, and to be able to block light and breathe. Pay attention to the grid for the nest door to prevent the natural enemies of bees from invading the bee colony, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Second: pest control. Summer is an active period for Varroa mites, so we must pay attention to Guan Wang to kill mites. Although the editor has always advocated traditional Chinese medicine therapy, I have to say that many Western medicines are not only convenient to use but also very effective. But we all know that domestically produced Drug residue in honey is a very embarrassing problem. Some friends have said that bees have no problem, and humans have no problem, but we have to admit that this is a drawback of domestic honey. In terms of feed, if you are not raising a queen bee or creating a new bee colony, there is no need to feed feed regardless of whether there is honey in the hive.

Third: Check the hive and artificially kill useless drones. If the weather is too hot, artificial cooling can be done by spraying water. Pay attention to the local water source. If there is no water source near the apiary, pay attention to the artificial establishment of a drinking place for bees.

Fourth: Don’t open the box for inspection at noon. I believe many of our friends have noticed this when reading the Bee Tribe editor’s article. If we must check, the best time is In the morning or evening, I believe everyone knows the reason.

There are many ways to manage bees in summer. As the saying goes, the experts are among the people. I believe that our experienced friends have their own set of management methods in the process of beekeeping. We might as well share them so that everyone can Also learn to learn.