1. With warmer Decembers you can expect many hives have maintained small amounts of brood all winter! Now that the days are growing longer in January, expect to see slowly increasing amounts of brood through January. As a result, continue...
I'm sure you've wondered, Is all this feeding really that necessary? The answer: it kind of is! Feeding is one of the most critical elements to get right. Although populations will naturally decline due to the season, our bees are still raising baby bees needed to bring in a fall nectar flow.
Weather can significantly affect honey bee colonies, from rain and wind limiting foraging to heat and humidity stressing hive conditions. Bees respond by adjusting behavior and airflow, but prolonged bad weather or extreme conditions can reduce honey production and strain colony resources.
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