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Colony set-up and management/maintenance

Overwinter in the brood chamber

Good Beekeeping Practices
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Winter is a critical period for honeybee colonies. Honeybees generally stay in the brood chamber, in a cluster. An appropriate beehive volume and honey or sugar supply are essential to guarantee an efficient thermoregulation. Most of the autumn and winter beekeeper’s activities are carried out for these purposes.