Valley Beekeeping Supplies

Winter Hive Health Guide

This guide provides overwintering beekeepers with non-invasive methods to assess the vitality of their colonies during freezing weather. While observing dead bees on the snow may seem alarming, the author explains that this is actually a positive indicator that the hive is actively cleansing and tidying its environment. Furthermore, the presence of melted snow rings around a hive suggests that…
Breck Demers
March 17, 2026