Colony Management After The Honey Flow

摘要

How many bees does a colony need if it is going to survive a temperate climate Winter and produce a productive colony the following year? The answer depends on where the colony is situated and how much management it receives.The information presented in this article is directly applicable to colonies situated on the Northern Great Plains of North America. However, the concepts discuss edshould be applicable to managed colonies elsewhere. The information presented herein maychange the way you manage your colonies prior to Winter.