I don't seem to have an issue with hive inspections during the dearth. It's when I leave it open for way too long, or trying to feed the weak ones at this time. After my botched in hive feeding of the weak, I'll not do any more in hive feeding. I'll open feed 50 to 75 yards away from all hives, and just move a few frames from the strong to the weak ones. Seems to work out way better with lessless robbing scenario.