Test all hives for Varroa mites and purchase enough FormicPro or Apiguard to treat in August if you find more than 6 mites per 300 bees (1/2 a cup).
Consider varroa mite and small hive beetle management
Hive inspections :
Honey Bees through the year.pdf · version 1 IPM
Time to extract your honey!
Extract your honey making sure to leave stores for the bees. The first year you may not get honey as the bees are busy establishing their new home.
August is the time to Treat for mites using either FormicPro or Apiguard if not done in July. Use this not more than 1x per year*
