Advice on Winterizing Beehives and Supporting Pollinators

environment · September 2020 · Denman Island

Beekeepers are advised to prepare their hives for winter by checking for diseases, monitoring varroa mite levels, ensuring sufficient food stores, and adjusting hive size. Gardeners are encouraged to plant late summer and fall flowers to support pollinators during scarce food periods.

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  • “The cooler evenings and yellow leaves are wonderful indicators that fall is just around the corner. It is also a reminder that we should start thinking about winterizing our beehives...” — The Islands Grapevine – September 3rd, 2020 (September 3rd, 2020)

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