Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary!

Max’s Minute

Congratulations if you’re a new beekeeper and are enjoying your first hive(s), of if you’re celebrating because your bees overwintered and are back in active mode. There are plenty of pollen sources around now so you can stop any supplemental feeding. For those with new bees, pollen patties should still be in use until Memorial Day. If you have new foundation (undeveloped comb) light syrup feeding should be continued. You will know when to stop when the bees stop feeding – but no later than June 1st.

If you got packages of bees on Saturday April 26, hopefully you have all been in your hives and observed eggs, larva, and capped brood.
If you got packages on Sunday May 5th, you should have gone into your hives by now to make sure your queen is out of the cage, If she is not, be sure to remove the cork and  install a marshmallow. If you have undrawn comb be sure to keep feeding sugar water to encourage wax production.

 

About DCBC

Our mission is to promote the study, science and craft of beekeeping through education, encouragement and community for all Door County beekeepers, and raise awareness to the benefits of bees for our environment, ecology and local economy.

We meet once a month at various locations in Door County. The meetings usually include educational information presented by experienced local/regional beekeepers. In addition, there may be a hands-on event such as a "hive dive" prior to the meeting.

Anyone can join the Door County Beekeepers Club at anytime. Membership carries for one year. Members enjoy the benefits of meetings and resources available to them through the club.

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