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Midsummer brings rapid growth inside the hive. As nectar fills the combs, colonies expand brood chambers and raise new workers. If space becomes scarce, bees may swarm or face increased stress from pests and heat. Hive management at this stage prevents population strain and protects honey production. Midsummer care focuses on inspections, space adjustments, honey harvesting, and pest control as nectar flow reaches its peak. Why Midsummer Hive Management Matters When nectar is abundant, the hive population grows quickly. New bees emerge, honey stores increase, and brood frames fill. If colonies expand faster than available space allows, conditions inside the hive become crowded. Limited space triggers swarming behavior and weakens the hive. Midsummer management helps prevent crowding, monitors brood development, catches pests early, and optimizes your honey harvest timing. Inspecting the Hive Without Over-Stressing Bees Hive inspections monitor colony health and inform seasonal management decisions. Inspections must stay brief to avoid unnecessary disruption. Short inspections protect both colony productivity and brood stability. Follow these inspection steps: Check hives on calm mornings when most foragers are active outside. Use light smoke at the entrance to calm bees before opening. Examine brood frames for capped cells, eggs, and larvae. Look for steady egg patterns as signs of queen health. Evaluate honey supers to track fill levels. Watch for signs of mites, hive beetles, or brood disease. Preventing Swarming and Overcrowding As bees store nectar, hive space shrinks. Without space management, colonies prepare to swarm and divide. Use these steps to reduce overcrowding: Add supers early to give bees more storage space. Shift open brood frames toward the center to provide laying room. Split large colonies when populations grow quickly. Remove queen cells if swarm signs appear early. Managing space reduces swarming risk and keeps bees focused on building honey stores. Harvesting Honey at the Right Time Honey is ready to harvest after bees cap most of the cells. Capped cells indicate that the honey’s moisture level has dropped sufficiently for safe storage. Follow these steps for safe extraction: Select frames that are mostly capped. Clear bees from frames with a brush or escape board. Uncap sealed cells with a heated knife or fork. Spin frames in an extractor. Filter honey through fine cheesecloth. Store honey in clean, sealed glass jars. Protect finished honey from heat and light to preserve quality. The University of Minnesota Bee Lab provides detailed extraction guidelines. Supporting Hive Health During Peak Nectar Flow Strong colonies face rising pest pressure during midsummer growth. Routine care helps prevent long-term damage. Use these hive health steps: Test mite levels using sugar roll or alcohol wash methods. Replace old brood comb to reduce contamination risks. Keep hive entrances clear for steady airflow. Provide shallow water sources near the apiary. Clean spills after harvesting to discourage robbing. The Honey Bee Health Coalition offers additional mite management tools. Preparing for Late Summer and Fall Transition As nectar flow slows, colonies must shift toward winter preparation. Early work strengthens colonies for colder months. Focus on these late-season tasks: Remove empty supers once populations stabilize. Confirm honey stores meet winter feeding needs. Replace weak queens if brood patterns decline. Treat mite levels before fall brood expansion. Strong fall preparation supports higher survival rates through winter. DIY Beekeeping: Keeping Hives Productive Through Summer DIY beekeeping requires hands-on care throughout summer. Inspect hives weekly to track colony size, brood patterns, and queen activity. Add space as needed so bees continue working without crowding. Harvest honey carefully to maintain stability and prevent disruption. These actions protect the colony while allowing you to collect usable surplus. Pest control also matters during peak heat. Watch for signs of varroa mites, beetles, or ventilation issues that could weaken your hive. Use sticky boards, screen bottoms, or powdered sugar tests to monitor levels. Stay on schedule with treatments so infestations don’t build. With consistent steps, your hive stays productive through changing summer conditions. Share your midsummer hive tips or honey-harvesting experiences in the comments. FAQs When should I harvest honey? Harvest after most cells are capped. Uncapped honey holds too much moisture and may spoil. How often should I inspect hives in midsummer? Inspect every 10 to 14 days to track growth and brood health. Can I fully prevent swarming? Swarming risk lowers when you expand space early and split strong colonies. How do I check for mites? Use sugar roll or alcohol wash tests to monitor mite levels regularly. Is midsummer too late to start a hive? Late starts work in strong nectar areas but require extra feeding before winter.

The anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump is upon us and with it, news of the actions taken by the Secret Service after reviewing the many breakdowns that led to the current President of the United States almost getting gunned down in Butler, Pennsylvania. This is without a doubt a story of enormous national import, and yet, NBC News has not seen fit to cover it. For context, watch ABC’s report, which aired tonight (click “expand” to view transcript): ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT 7/10/25 6:42 PM DAVID MUIR: Tonight, nearly one year after the assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, we have learned that six Secret Service agents have now been suspended. Here's Pierre Thomas. PIERRE THOMAS: Tonight, for the first time, the Secret Service revealing that it suspended a half dozen agents for their role in the, quote, “operational failure” that led to a nearly successful assassination of then candidate Donald Trump. DONALD TRUMP: Take a look at what happened… THOMAS: Sources telling ABC News those disciplined included supervisory-level and line agents, with suspensions ranging from 10 to 42 days without pay. In the wake of the attack, which killed firefighter Cory Comperatore and nearly cost Trump his life, the Secret Service faced withering criticism on Capitol Hill. Today, the agency again admitting to a stunning list of mistakes including a failure to coordinate with local authorities, a failure to secure the rooftop with a direct line of sight to Trump's podium. And anti-drone technology that malfunctioned. RONALD ROWE: We could have maybe stopped him. THOMAS: Tonight the agency announcing a number of reforms ranging from improved information sharing with local authorities, to better training and deployment of technology, David. MUIR: Pierre Thomas live in Washington. Pierre, thank you. This was a perfectly serviceable albeit brief report. The Secret Service conducted a review after Butler, found glaring deficiencies, and these are the things they did to correct them: from disciplinary action to the acquisition of new equipment. Good form. The CBS Evening News ran a similarly-formatted report last night which ran a bit longer because it was a bit more detailed and included portions of an interview with Deputy Director Matt Quinn. A followup was teased for tonight’s Evening News but did not run. Again, a perfectly serviceable update. NBC, though, found no time on the Nightly News for such reporting. There was simply no time over the past couple of days to run such a report. NBC could simply not bump more important matters such as the Cincinnati boy rescued from a claw machine, the introduction of Diabetes Barbie, Paul McCartney’s new tour, and anchor Tom Llamas chowing down on a Chicago Italian beef sandwich.  There’s still time for NBC to come out with this reporting ahead of the actual anniversary of the shooting at Butler (7/13). The very least that any self-respecting media outlet can do is to lay out the reforms and changes implemented so that Butler happens again. Click “expand” to view the transcript of the aforementioned report as aired on the CBS Evening News on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025: CBS EVENING NEWS 7/9/25 6:45 PM MAURICE DuBOIS: It has been nearly a year since then-candidate Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Now, Matt Quinn has given our Nicole Sganga his first interview since he was named Deputy Director of the Secret Service in May. Quinn talked about accountability and moving forward. Nicole? NICOLE SGANGA: Maurice, CBS News has learned six U.S. Secret Service personnel were suspended without pay for up to six weeks, then placed into restricted duty roles with less operational responsibility. It's the first we’re learning of suspensions since the agency launched its internal investigation. Quinn told me that the Secret Service won’t be terminating employees. Instead, he says the agency is laser focused on addressing operational failures that played out last July 13th. To do that, they've introduced a new fleet of military-grade drones. There were notably no drones at that July 13th campaign rally last year. The agency is also rolling out new mobile command posts that allow agents to communicate over radio directly with local law enforcement. That capability didn't exist last year, and it prevented the Secret Service from learning about Thomas Crooks' whereabouts until shots were fired.  And so, for the average American who remembers what happened on July 13th, if they are asking has the Secret Service done enough, what's the answer? MATT QUINN: The answer is that Secret Service is totally accountable for Butler. Butler was an operational failure. And we are focused today on ensuring that it never happens again and executing our strategic plan to increase technology, to improve communications, to make sure our personnel are well trained, equipped, and deployed. SGANGA: And Maurice, all of the agency's radio communications will now be recorded, and we will have an inside look at new technology deployed by the U.S. Secret Service tomorrow on CBS Mornings and right here on the CBS Evening News. DuBOIS: Looking forward to that. Nicole Sganga, thanks so much.  

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