Tips for Winterizing Your Hives

Learn how to prepare your hives for winter to help your colonies survive the cold months ahead. This video covers key steps such as checking hive weight, feeding thick sugar syrup when needed, adding mouse guards, and insulating hives to mimic the natural protection of a hollow tree.

Read About Winter Hive Preparation & Management

• 10-Point Pre-Winter Hive Checklist
• Getting Ready to Get Ready for Winter
• Winter Hive Tasks for Northern Beekeepers
• Winter Prep
• Four Tips for Winter Honey Bee Survival
• Comparing Solid Winter Feed Options
• Winter Hive Management Task Checklist
• Inspecting Your Bees in Winter
• Custom-fitting Your Winter Boxes to Your Wintering Bees
• Product Corner: Winter Hive Top Setup