Mid-May and continuing. Super as necessary. Continue to be alert for signs of swarming. This is a period of reduced nectar flows and often a complete dearth. Be sure colonies have ample food reserves to carry them.
Many beekeepers do now extract until the end of the fall flow .
Identify those colonies that should be requeened before winter. Young queens help to ensure good wintering and a maximum crop the following year. Requeen as necessary. This new crop of young bees is important to successful wintering. Super as necessary for the fall flow.