The Veterinary Department of Leningrad Region informed beekeepers about the main stages of…

The Veterinary Department of Leningrad Region informed beekeepers about the main stages of preparing bees for winter. Proper preparation affects the survival of bee colonies and their productivity in the next season.

Preparation begins with assessing the condition of colonies at the end of August: thorough inspection of hives, checking the number of bees, presence of the queen, and food reserves. Weak colonies are combined, sick ones isolated for treatment.

Next, nests are formed by arranging frames with honey so bees can move freely, placing the fullest frames in the center. A food reserve of 25-30 kg of high-quality honey per colony is necessary for wintering.