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  • Do Bees Migrate? What Happens in the Winter?

    Do Bees Migrate? What Happens in the Winter?

    Bees do not migrate in the winter! They will form a winter cluster in their hive to help generate heat to survive the cold.

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  • 5-Frame Nucleus Colony: Beekeeping for Everyone 

    5-Frame Nucleus Colony: Beekeeping for Everyone 

    What is a Nucleus Colony? Nucleus colony beekeeping is beekeeping with five-frame hives. Most hive bodies that you see will consist of eight or ten frames. So the five-frame nucleus boxes are going to be a smaller option, which is great for those who may be worried about dealing with the weight of the larger…

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  • Bee Bearding: Clumps of Bees Hanging Outside? It’s Normal!

    Bee Bearding: Clumps of Bees Hanging Outside? It’s Normal!

    Bearding Behavior in Bees: Don’t Panic, This is NOT a Swarm! Temperature and Humidity It’s a hot day. It’s humid. It’s hot AND humid outside, so what do you think it’s like INSIDE the hive? It’s hot! So what are honey bees to do? They hang out on the outside of the hive. You will…

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