November Field Notes

IN THE HIVE:
-Bees are hunkering down for the winter in their clusters now and there will be very little if any eggs being laid.
INSPECTIONS & NUTRITION:
- If using candy boards, place candy boards on hives either this month or next month. Some also recommend placing candy boards by December 22, the winter solstice. 
- November is the 1st month of the new beekeeping season. Prepare to do beehive inspections when its time. Get a Beehive Inspection Sheet for keeping thorough records of your inspections, or utilize your own beehive inspection record keeping system.
EQUIPMENT: 
- Do you plan to order bee packages for next season? 
- Do you know where you will be ordering them from?
- Assess last season and make plans for the next.
- If storing equipment over the winter, make sure to eliminate the possibility of wax moths. 
- Freezing your equipment for a period of time and also utilizing moth crystals will help to prevent wax moths. 
BEE YARD & ENVIRONMENT:
- Do you need a wind break in your beeyard?
- If you want to insulate your hives, be sure not to increase moisture buildup with whatever method you choose to use. 

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