02/02/2025
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Beekeeping Year - February
The queen may be laying again now and the brood area can be tennis ball sized.
🐝 Get prepared for the upcoming season, clean, build and prepare equipment.
🐝 Check hives for damage from woodpeckers or after storms
🐝 Check entrances are clear of dead bees & mouseguards still in place.
🐝 Heft Hive, feed fondant if needed. Beware of starvation in February & March
🐝 Clear or consider shading entrance during snow.
🐝 On a warmer day observe the entrance to see any activity, any early pollen going in is a good sign.
🐝 Otherwise LEAVE ALONE.
🐝 Consider what new equipment you need, don’t be caught out in May.
🐝 Part building new frames without putting the in foundation can save time when in a hurry later.
🐝 Read a few good bee books.
🐝 Local beginners courses often starting soon
🐝 BBKA Spring Convention tickets on sale
🐝 Selective spring trapping of Asian yellow legged hornet queens may be a consideration when temperatures above 12C for 3+ days.
🐝 Primarily trapping best undertaken in areas previous nests have been found in. Elsewhere selective monitoring traps may be useful later in the year.
