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The Utah County Beekeepers Association Beekeeping Calendar for June |
| The Bees | ||||
The bee population in your hive(s) should be increasing
greatly at this time, even in new packages. This population
increase should coincide with the honey flow which should
be starting about mid month and continue through July. |
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| The Beekeeper | ||||
Watch for signs of honey flows and ensure the bees have
plenty of room to grow and store honey. If you do see
signs of disease or parasites remember to NOT medicate
until the honey has been pulled off. a)shade the hive from noonday sun with fencing, boards, shrubs or shade breaks; b) stagger the supers slightly to increase air flow throught the hive, c) make sure fresh water is available at all times, d) bore 3/4" holes into honey supers (upper corners) or e) space the inner cover up off of the top super by a little (not too much or they make make burr comb). |