Preparing the Honeybees for Winter

Autumn is the most critical point of the beekeeping year. You need to make sure that the colonies have enough stores, that their hives are in good condition, and that they’re protected from predators and the elements.
Here’s what I’ve done to prepare my honeybees for winter:
✽ Feed Bluebell with honey I’ve previously extracted
✽ Attach mouse-guards
✽ Ensure that the varroa floor is pinned and secure (we don’t have varroa on the Isle of Man but varroa floors are ideal for giving the bees extra ventilation in summer)
✽ Replaced the varroa floor inserts and created a rain runoff board
✽ Tidied the apiary and took the lure hive back home
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