Comments on: Winter Survival for Bees

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 16:51:42 +0000

Had a colony that died but contains a few frames with honey that was treated with Apiguatd against Veroa. Planning to buy bees next spring, can I put those frames in the new hive or should I let the other hives robb them out?

By: Mike James

Mike James — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:46:18 +0000

Good write. Keep up the good work. I have been a team member working on a insulated hive to help bees survive winter and provide more comfort on hot days. https://www.hyperhyve.com

By: Claire Jones

Claire Jones — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:49:10 +0000

In reply to Sarah.

Hi, choose a windless, sunny day over 30 degrees to look to see where the cluster is. You can peer down the inner cover and maybe remove a box. But very quickly so you don’t chill the hive. If they are clustered on honey stores, you are good. If not you can get some fondant made up and if it is warmer, some reserved honey if you have some. Emergency feeding is sprinkling sugar right from the bag into the hive through the inner cover hole if your temps are too low to open up. For more information, I love this blog https://honeybeesuite.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-overwintering-success/. Good luck!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 03:48:21 +0000

Hello, i’m wondering with the surprisingly cold temps and concern about our bees having enough food, WHEN should we open the hive to check their food stores at this point? I’ve got a weak hive stacked on a strong hive with a double screened board dividing them as well as feeding ekes with patties on them to supplement their honey stores….. however, i am concerned with the early and cold winter we’ve had in NW Montana that maybe my bees are needing me to intervene to add some fondant or patties to get them thru….. but i’m afraid to expose them to the cold by my opening up the hive. how cold is too cold to open the hive and whats the minimum temp you would suggest to be checking them and adding fondant, etc? Thanks so much!! :}