Back from hols. Now it's time to assess the colonies and decide what needs doing.
1) Varroa count - to plan treatment IPM (integrated pest management)
2) Queen and colony strength - it's getting late to requeen. Could combine strong
colony (young Q) and weaker colony (get rid of old Q)
3) Assess stores in supers. Decide how much honey to leave as winter stores and
how much can be taken.
This was the plan for today, Sunday, but we keep getting heavy downpours. It's very
thundery and overcast - the little dears aren't in the best fettle!! Tomorrow is looking
better so I'll postpone this major inspection and get on with ironing the holiday clothes.
Results tomorrow QBZzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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