Austin Area
Beekeepers
Association

Perform Inspection when temps are above 60°F

Check Honey Stores

Feed fondant if stores are low

​Check Pollen Stores

Check empty comb stores for wax moths

Clean & repair stored equipment for Spring use

Order bees and queens if necessary

Test and treat for varroa before honey flow starts

Check hives for food & brood if temps are above 60 degrees

Remove screened bottom board inserts and entrance reducers

Full hive Inspections

Watch for swarm cells

Be ready to add more space

Splits

Provide a water source

Extract honey from full, capped supers – put back​

Begin reducing hive space to what they’re using

Watch for food shortages in summer dearth

Begin reducing hive space

Mite count (Apivar Type treatments)

Feed 2:1 sugar syrup ratio if needed​

Provide a water source

Fall Requeening if desired

Watch for food shortages from summer dearth

Begin reducing hive space

Mite count (Apivar type treatments)

Combine weak hives

Make sure each hive box has at least 2 solid frames of honey

Reduce hive space to what they’re using

​Oxalic Acid Treatments