Spring is right in our doorstep. It is important to keep a careful eye on resource levels in your hives. This can be done by feeling the weight from the back of your hive or even better by having a look inside if conditions allow.
As the weather warms up it is equally important to start testing hives for varroa mite and checking for other pests and diseases. Once we know that there are varroa mite in the area we will all need to check our hives a little more regularly. Don’t be afraid to seek help if need.
Lastly it was very sad to lose one of our long-time members. Denis Garbutt was an active and willing member of the club, always willing to help people out. He will be very much missed.