The Apiary Year - June
- This is the month of the "June Gap"
- Spring flowers have gone over
- Summer flowers not fully developed.
- There is a shortage of pollen and nectar
- In the super:
- Check for sufficient stores.
- Add thin syrup if required
- Extract Oil Seed Rape Honey
- In the brood box:
- Check for queen cells
- Continue swarm prevention methods.
- Expect to spend 5 to 6 hours a month on each hive.