Monthly Newsletter

July

2024

July Beekeeping Tips

Inspection

You should be inspecting your colony every 10-14 days to evaluate brood pattern confirming the presence of the queen and/or eggs. Watch also for colony growth, and monitor for pests and diseases.

If you cannot inspect every one of your colonies, inspect those that are not showing as much activity on the outside.

Pests, parasites and disease

Monitor Varroa mite levels and treat where needed. We have treatment at Let It Bee Inc.

https://www.letitbeeinc.com

Equipment

Consider adding a queen excluder to manage the honey supers more easily.

Hive products and services

The nectar flow may require you to put more supers on the hive. Depending on how you treat, you may need to remove the supers to avoid chemical residue in the honey. As propolis collection increases, you may consider harvesting it. You may be able to trap pollen.

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

https://www.letitbeeinc.com

We still have some used Bee Equipment for sale.

CASH payment only, stop in and check out our selection.

Don't forget to check out our great gift items in our craft room.

Fox Valley Beekeepers

Next Meeting will be on July 18th at 7:00 PM.

This month's meeting will be held at the St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception Church at N2385 Municipal Dr.

Greenville Wisconsin

Any questions, email them at:

(foxvalleybeeclubwi@gmail.com)

Brown County Beekeepers Association

The next meeting is their picnic July 17th, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Location: Green Bay Botanical Garden Outdoor Patio (Indoor if poor weather) If you can’t make it: Big Wayne the Beekeeper will try to broadcast on Facebook Live, check their Facebook page during the event.

Check the website for more monthly activities or if you have any questions.

https://browncountybeekeepers.com/contact/

Manitowoc County Beekeepers Association

Their meetings are always 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/news/