By John A. Gaut
Winter is coming and it’s time to ready the colonies for the cold months.
Winterization Checklist
Adequate Honey Stores, 60 pounds or more
Good pollen reserves, 4 + frames of mostly pollen
Large population of young healthy bees
Low Mite levels
Upper entrance
Reduced and mouse guarded bottom entrance
Minimize Air Infiltration
Close Bottom Board on Screened Bottoms
Tape any gaps in boxes
Insulate the top of the hive between between the inner cover and the outer cover
Insulate the hive sides
Click below to learn more about your bees and the winter months, and how to properly insulate the hives