When to take advantage of spring maintenance inspections?

The board or council and the building maintenance committee are encouraged to take advantage of spring inspections to give themselves a jump start on their community upkeep and prepare for the rest of the year by refreshing their annual maintenance plan as needed based on their findings.

When is the best time to do a garden inspection?

Somewhere around 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. after working in the garden. The temps should be in the mid to upper 60’s or warmer. I like a gentle breeze, not windy conditions. It looks like my reality will now be inspections after work (after 5:00 p.m.) and the weekends when conditions are appropriate.

When is the best time to inspect your bees?

Inspect your hives between the hours of 11:00 to 2:00. The worker bees will be out foraging so you won’t have as many to contend with. Inspect whenever you have time and the sun is shining. (Make sure it’s warm enough!)

When do the seasons start in New York?

All times are local time for New York. * All times are local time for New York. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Times adjusted for DST if applicable. Current year is highlighted. The Seasons Calculator shows the times and dates of Vernal (Spring) & Autumnal (Fall) equinoxes and Summer and Winter solstices all over the world.

When is the best time to do a honey bee inspection?

I seldom do inspections except in early spring and early fall. But last week I wanted to inspect a walkaway split I had made a month earlier. At the time of the split, the colony included all stages of brood and lots of nurse bees, but no queen.

When is the best time to have your roof inspected?

Early fall before the rain kicks in is the perfect time to have your roof inspected. Taking care of problems like loose shingles and leaky areas before winter can prevent more expensive repairs down the road.

Do you need inspection just for the sake of inspection?

In truth, the idea of an inspection just for the sake of inspection is a new-beekeeper thing. Each time I mention that inspections should be limited, I get a barrage of comments insisting that inspections are a necessary part of learning to keep bees. How else do you learn?

Do you need to get your air conditioner ready for spring?

After the cold winter, spring will come as a blessing to many. But before you start enjoying the season, remember your air conditioner also needs to get ready for the spring. There are a couple of maintenance steps you should take to make sure the air conditioner is on point and ready for the summer.