Peter SomersJul 3, 2021Summer Management: Bearding and BackfillingDried out linden blossoms mark the end of the nectar flow for most the valley. Bees only store about a two-week supply of pollen, so a...
Peter SomersFeb 10, 2021Springtime Treatment ThresholdsOne of the mistakes I most enjoy repeating is the failure to adequately reduce mite loads coming out of winter. It makes for a flat year...
Peter SomersOct 24, 2020The Problem to the Solution of Winter MoistureWhen you ask ten beekeepers and get one answer, something is wrong. Most seem to agree that winter condensation kills colonies. The...