Part 2 – Preparing Colonies for Winter Survival
U of IA Lakeside Laboratory – https://iowalakesidelab.org/
1838 Hwy. 86, Milford, IA
Come and see the site of NWIABKA’s new teaching apiary on the campus of the Lakeside Laboratory. Come and hear the vision for the teaching apiary education program.
Beekeeping topics:
- Review of Part 1 – Preparing for Winter Survival
- Managing colonies during a forecasted warm autumn
- The big four for winter winter survival – 1. cold climate VSH bee genetics; 2. box full of bees – the advantage of small hives; 3 maximizing Varroa control; 4. feeding 1.5:1 sugar syrup + 4% pollen supplement patty
- Review of ventilated vs. condensing hives
- Top cover insulation options
- Hive wrapping options
- Mouse guard options
- Other
Happy Beekeeping!
