We are experiencing very hot days (100º+) and pretty warm nights down here in southern Alabama.  My hives are placed out in an open field with no shade whatsoever.  They are on hive stands consisting of two concrete blocks high plus  the height of a landscape timber and have screened bottom boards.What has been the groups' experience with brood rearing by hives going into early fall with these conditions?  Would it be best to minimize disruption of the bees due to the heat?  There is plenty of water available within about fifty feet (a pond).

Mike in LA

       
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