We have been experiencing dry weather with plots of clover weathering and looking poor along with most other flowers. As this is my first year I'm not sure what my help. With the blooming plants weathering I'm sure there is little nectar available. What can I do to help them past this period. Currently I am feeding them about a gallon of 1:1 a week, and they have abundant water sources available. They are drawing out comb and bringing back copious amounts of pollen and I find cells of syrup they have stored. there is good brood with new bees hatching right now. Is there more I can due to help them along?
Quotethey are drawing out comb and bringing back copious amounts of pollen and I find cells of syrup they have stored
Sounds like they are doing just fine!
You are doing a great job. I would continue to feed them during your drought conditions.
Thanks for the responses. I will keep doing what I have been. Just didn't want to make any rookie mistakes!