Feeding Bees in Late Fall and Winter
As temperatures drop and bees form tight winter clusters, their ability to access food becomes limited. Learn how to assess hive stores, and the best feeding methods to keep colonies strong until spring.
As temperatures drop and bees form tight winter clusters, their ability to access food becomes limited. Learn how to assess hive stores, and the best feeding methods to keep colonies strong until spring.
Heading into fall or winter with a weak hive is never ideal. Some hives are beyond saving, while others can rebound with the right care. Learn how to identify which colonies are worth rescuing, steps to strengthen them, and when combining hives is the smartest move for a healthy, productive winter.
Late Summer = Winter Prep 🐝
Your bees are already storing up—make sure they have what they need: honey, protein, and a strong queen.
Feed early, feed smart. What you do now shapes spring survival.