Bee Yard Training: Preparing for Fall: Feeding and Health Checks
Sat, Aug 16
|Chesapeake
Fall preparation is essential to ensure your hives are strong and healthy for the upcoming winter. This hands-on bee yard training will focus on key management practices to help your colonies transition successfully into the cooler months.


Time & Location
Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Chesapeake, 322 Mt Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA
About the event
Fall preparation is essential to ensure your hives are strong and healthy for the upcoming winter. This hands-on bee yard training will focus on key management practices to help your colonies transition successfully into the cooler months. Topics covered include:
Conducting thorough hive health checks to assess colony strength and queen performance.
Recognizing signs of common pests and diseases and implementing effective treatments.
Feeding strategies: when, what, and how to provide supplemental food.
Evaluating honey stores and ensuring adequate resources for winter survival.
Adjusting hive configuration and ventilation for seasonal changes.