Keeping Bees in May
May in the Tillamook Apiary
May is the start of a very busy time in the apiary. You are only going into your hives every two weeks but there’s a lot to think about and problems crop up for sure. There is an almost overwhelming amount of info in this write up. If you are a new beekeeper, print this off and read it slowly. Discuss it with other beekeepers. When going through your hive, write up your concerns with pictures, if possible, and put them on the beekeeper’s forum on the website.
Here’s your to do list: