Florida Beekeeping Management for August

Florida Beekeeping Management for August featuring North, Central and South Florida 

Inspect your hives

North ​Florida Beekeeping Management for August

1. Varroa populations begin to grow – monitor colonies closely and treat if necessary. Treatment options include: Apiguard, ApilifeVAR, Mite Away II.
2. Treat with Terramycin dust for American foul brood/European foul brood
3. Feed colonies if light
4. Monitor for and control small hive beetles
5. It's hot! Ensure adequate colony ventilation

​Blooming Plants

1. Spotted Mint
2. Goldenrod
3. Vine Aster
​4. Sumac

Central ​Florida Beekeeping Management for August

​1. Varroa populations begin to grow – monitor colonies closely and treat if necessary. Treatment options include: Apiguard, ApilifeVAR, Mite Away II.
2. Treat with Terramycin dust for American foul brood/European foul brood
3. Feed colonies if light
4. Monitor for and control small hive beetles
5. It's hot! Ensure adequate colony ventilation

​Blooming Plants

1. ​Spotted Mint
2. Goldenrod
3. Vine Aster
​4. Sumac

South ​Florida Beekeeping Management for August

​1. Varroa populations begin to grow – monitor colonies closely and treat if necessary. Treatment options include: Apiguard, ApilifeVAR, Mite Away II.
2. Treat with Terramycin dust for AFB/EFB
3. Feed colonies if light
4. Monitor for and control small hive beetles
5. It's hot! Ensure adequate colony ventilation 

Blooming Plants

1. ​Spotted Mint
2. Goldenrod
3. Vine Aster
​4. Sumac