
What's Going On In Our Beehives During September?
In general, what’s going on during the month of September? Bees are rearing less brood and drone brood has disappeared. Depending on the local weather conditions there may be a honey flow this time of year with Aster and Goldenrod in bloom. This flow may enable the bees to store enough honey for winter on their own so that beekeepers will not have to feed them or feed them less to get their hives up to weight before winter. Varroa mites are a serious threat this month. If yo