March Notes
Time to start new hives and order your bees.
Pollen should be plentiful now, and thin nectar (maple, redbud) available in most areas.
Many colonies will be outgrowing their honey/nectar supply and should still be fed.
Consider reversing hive boxes (Langstroth) if bottom box completely empty of brood; be careful
not to break up brood nest. Drone production increasing;
Hive splits can be successfully done in most areas this month.
Add at least one super and/or hive body as needed.
Wax building is usually vigorous, so give bees opportunities to build comb.
Swarming is underway in most areas;
Closely assess brood nest for disease (viruses, mites, wax moths) and act quickly if found.
Varroa mite management should now be active.
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