Monthly Newsletter

August

2024

August Beekeeping Tips

In the Hive

August can see a second smaller swarm season.

The bee population begins to diminish faster than it is growing, the bood area may contract. Make sure to treat the Varroa mite population that usually peaks in August or September.

Inspection

Inspecting hives should be especially thorough, particularly for pests and diseases. Your colonies should be able to take on the fall honey flow and then overwinter successfully.

Nutrition

August is the month when colonies begin preparation for winter. Make sure colonies are healthy.

Use your Super DFM https://www.letitbeeinc.com/products/super-dfm?_pos=1&_psq=super%20df&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Let us know of any questions as you navigate your bee journey!

https://www.letitbeeinc.com

Get your bottles for your Honey extraction.

We have lots of size options.

Extractors

You can purchase one or rent one. Ask us for details.

Bee meetings and upcoming events

Fox Valley Bee Keepers

Meetings are normally the Third Thursday of the month. This month they will meet at the Spindler's Home at 7:00 PM

Any questions, email them at:

(foxvalleybeeclubwi@gmail.com)

Brown County Beekeepers Association

Their club meeting will be August 21st and will discuss Honey Extraction and Fall Management.

Speaker is Nathan Frailey

If interested in joining contact

Dave Elsen 920-370-5281

Check their website for more monthly activities:

https://browncountybeekeepers.com/contact/

Manitowoc County Beekeepers Meetings

They usually have their meetings on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Manitowoc County Office Building, 4319 Expo Drive at 6:00 PM.

For more information see their website at:

https://manitowoccountybeekeepers.wordpress.com/

Sheboygan County Beekeepers Association

Meetings are normally held March through November on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (except as stated) in the Miley Barn at NOURISH Farm – 100 Alfred Miley Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

Watch for more details on their website at:

http://sheboyganbees.org/scba/

East Central Wisconsin Beekeepers Association

Their next meeting will be Saturday August 17, 9:30am – 11:30

Rushford Meadery and Winery, 8389 Liberty School Rd, Omro, WI 54963, USA

For any questions see their website as well.

https://ecwba.weebly.com/

Central Wisconsin Marathon County Beekeepers' Association

Club Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 6:30 pm

In person meetings at Northcentral Technical College, Wausau

in room A264 (New Room) or on Zoom.

If you are an active member, watch your e-mail for details.

https://www.cwbees.com/monthly-meeting.html

Door County Beekeepers Club

This month's meeting will be on

August 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Crossroads at Big Creek, 2014 Michigan Street

Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Topic: Summer Social with Q&A. The meeting this month will be an informal summer social, providing a wonderful opportunity for newer members to get acquainted and talk everything beekeeping. We will have an informal open discussion session for general Q&A. It will be a good chance to ask those lingering questions about summer bee colony management, honey harvesting, and prepping the bees and hive for the cooler fall temperatures. Please consider bringing a snack or dish to share.

https://doorcountybeekeepersclub.org/