Springtime Hive Management: Avoiding Swarms & Maximizing Honey

Spring is here, and it's time to get those bees ready for the busy season! 🌼🐝 In this video, I walk you through my process of transitioning my hives from winter to spring, focusing on my setup with single deeps. With temperatures staying in the 70s and pollen coming in, it's time to put on those honey supers to prevent swarming and keep honey production thriving. ✅ What You'll See in This Video: - Removing insulation and preparing the hives for warmer weather. - Checking candy boards and assessing food stores. - Inspecting brood frames and adding honey supers. - Managing queen activity and preventing overcrowding. - Adding pollen patties the right way to avoid hive beetles. - A sneak peek into my integrated pest management plans for spring. If you're new to beekeeping or just curious about how I handle my hives during the early spring rush, this video has you covered. I'll be back next week to check on the supers, shake bees down, and make sure the queens are where they need to be. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the like button if you enjoy the content! Your support helps the channel grow. --- Jingle Credits: "Key of Bee" by Scott Nadeau https://www.youtube.com/@scottnadeau