Winter colony survival hinges on early preparation. Ensure Varroa mite levels are crushed before September. Bees need abundant pollen for vital fat body reserves, fueling high vitellogenin. Stressed or protein-deficient bees in fall mean a failing winter cluster. Your treatments *must* be done before September, protecting the bees born in late August. #Beekeeping #WinterPrep #VarroaMites #BeeHealth #ApiaryManagement #Honeybees #honeybees #valleybeekeeping…
Breck DemersMay 17, 2026