October Meeting

Before I get into the meeting information, just wanted to let every one know you may need to double check your hives. We haven't had any rain in 3 weeks and it's been in the 80's. Most of our hives are going backwards. A month ago they were heavy with honey and today they're light.

We moved some hives tonight and some of them felt like there wasn't anything in them. Two deeps should be 90 # s PLUS. You may need to feed, if you do, feed thick, 1 to 1 sugar water or thicker. Another option is candy boards. The recipe is on the states web page @ http://www.okbees.org/.

Our next meeting is Friday OCT. 24 th @ 7pm @ the OSU extension center main auditorium on the north side of the building at NW 10th & Portland.

We will be covering what you need to be doing next month and also Ed Levi, a honey bee specialist and inspector from Arkansas will be speaking to us about 'Integrated Pest Control in the Hive'. You don't want to miss it!

Don't forget to bring some goodies for refreshments and door prizes.
SATURDAY Oct. 25th is the Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association Fall meeting! COBA is hosting the meeting and we need you! The meeting will be right where we meet every month. Registration starts at 8 am. With the meeting starting at 9 am, Pot lunch @ noon, and winding up at 4 or 5 pm. For more information see the state website at: http://www.okbees.org/

We are responsible for setting up, cleaning up, helping wherever needed please come lend us a hand! They have some very good speakers lined up. Check out the states website for more info!

See ya there TOM