Honey Bee Activities!

The Bees are still searching for nectar on warmer days but not finding much.  They are very protective of their colonies from other insects and other honey bees wanting to steal their honey.

We get many calls starting in the fall from customers looking for help to remove honeybees from their homes.  19 times out of 20, these are not honeybees but are yellow jackets.  Very similar in size but a smooth appearance to their bodies and not a hairy appearance. Yellow jackets can be seen hanging around garbage cans, soda cans and they love picnics.  However, if they are in your home they do not belong there,  I would contact and exterminator or spray them to eliminate them.

Egg laying has slowed and few eggs are being layed

We are getting ready to winterize the colonies.  Insure they have plenty of stored food for the winter, insulate and wrap by the end of the month.  Summer markets are coming to an end and we will start preparing for the Holly House Boutique and our winter markets.