BOMMER'S BEES: Double check bees, land to make sure its winter-ready

Getting ready for winter in this area we should install entrance reducers and check for food stores and make sure that our ...
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BOMMER'S BEES: Fat bees, hive maintenance critical for hive's winter survival

How in the world do bees get fat? Throughout these months bees only live approximately 45 days; however at this time of the year, the bees that are being laid need to be able to go through the winter ...
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Winter preparation key to hive success at Patoka Lake

Dubois, Ind. – As the cooler weather of fall begins to chill the air, many creatures take time to prepare for wintertime – including honeybees. Because they do not hibernate, they must take steps to ...
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Autumn gardens offer critical resources as bees prepare for winter

Autumn gardens play a key role in helping bees survive winter. With nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States supporting pollination in farms, cities and natural spaces, reliable forage in ...
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Sustainably Speaking: Preparing Honey Bees for a northeast Wisconsin winter

BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Beekeepers work hard throughout the spring and the summer to maintain proper hives, but what happens when the colder months arrive? Storm Team 5’s Nathan Himpsl spoke with ...