THE BEEKEEPER’S YEAR
Seasonal Management
Below is a suggested checklist of activities for the beekeeper.
Sourced from the Backyard Beekeepers Association.
PLEASE NOTE:
Weather, climate, neighborhood and even the type of bees you have will influence such activities.
The list below gives you an overview of what’s going on each month in the hive. It also suggests some important tasks for the beekeeper, and provides a rough estimate of the amount of time you might spend with your bees during a given month.
Check this site frequently for additional details and special notes.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
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