Go through every box of frames and scrape the propolis of the lugs. Assess each frame and place in the appropriate pile. Frames that belong in the good pile are those that can be put straight into a hive next season, both foundation and drawn comb…
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BEEKEEPING TIP: What to do With Old Brood Frames
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Feeding Bees – Winter & Spring
Late winter and early spring is the time of year when honeybees are most at risk of starvation. It is therefore of utmost importance that beekeepers are vigilant and check their colonies for stores and feed if necessary. Read on to learn how to give emergency feed to bees in winter and spring.
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Honey Bees in Winter – Do Bees Hibernate?
Each winter, I marvel at the astonishing ability of our beloved honeybees to withstand the weather. To survive, and to thrive the coming season as if the winter had been but a doddle. But what really happens inside a beehive in winter? Do bees hibernate? Let’s look into the hive and uncover the secrets of their winter survival.
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Wax Moth Treatment
The greatest threats when storing drawn comb for longer periods of time are mice and rats, mould, and wax moth. In this article I will guide you through how to perform effective wax moth treatment before putting boxes of drawn comb in storage for winter.
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