Changing the Attitude of a Hot Hive
When faced with an overly defensive hive, it can be very difficult to “just requeen.” Here we explain a better approach to changing the attitude of a hot hive.
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Early spring beekeeping is all about balance—matching bee population to box space while keeping a close eye on honey stores. As colonies grow faster than forage appears, managing space and preventing starvation becomes critical. Stay ahead of swarms, feed when needed, and adjust space as your bees expand.
No matter what demographic of beekeeper you are (urban, suburban, rural, hobby or commercial), honey bee forage should be an aspect of beekeeping you think about. I’ve often said, “Urban and suburban area honey bees generate the very best honey”!...