hive temperature

From left to right: shielded; bare natural-wood finish; Colony Quilt; Bee Cozy

I have a few hives that did not build up well during the season due to problems with queens and a long dearth after the spring flow. These hives went into winter with relatively small populations. I added a super of honey to each, so they have plenty of food. Just to easily determine...

It was 48 today in central Ohio and I took the opportunity to give some of my colonies some candy. I know that it is only December 14 and that they are eating their stores; however, I am a bit paranoid about bee survival. Some would say extreme. I took the opportunity to put an indoor outdoor...