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[Liz Daley]

Hi,
I am a new beekeeper in South Jersey, started last May, so this is my first winter.

[Sundance]

Welcome and we're glad you're here. So much
great advice from so many good folks.

[Liz Daley]

Is it a good idea to remove the entrance reducer and clean out the bottom of the hive? I figure if the bees want to clean up they will and that I should leave them alone. What do you think?

[Sundance]

Dependent on the temps outside really. But I usually
leave them alone unless there is an obvious obstruction.
If it's above 50F I can mess with them more.