Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association

 

September and October

 

SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER

Strolling in the bee yard

Inside the hive

The queen has reduced her egg laying even more now. There will be a slight nectar flow of golden rod, aster, and a few other incidental plants. This is dark honey and the beekeeper does not harvest it. It remains in the hive for winter feed. However, don’t count on this alone to get your bees through the winter! The drones are mostly all gone now.

Things to do in September and October

Food and water supply: Continue feeding the heavy syrup. Try to build up with as much feed as possible now!

Make sure that water is available in the area of the colonies.

Pollen patties: Add if necessary