How To Successfully Overwinter Singles

Winter can be tough on honeybees — especially in single brood hives. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to successfully overwinter your bees so they come out strong in the spring. We’ll cover: 🌡️ How to insulate and ventilate your hive properly 🍯 Feeding strategies (when and what to feed) 👑 Brood nest management before cold weather hits 🧊 Tips to prevent moisture and condensation issues 🐝 What signs to check for during winter checks Whether you’re a new beekeeper or managing several colonies, these practical steps will help your single brood hives thrive through the cold months. 🔔 Subscribe for more beekeeping tips, hive management strategies, and updates from the apiary! Episode 167: Honey Bee Clustering https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Vivaldi Board™️ with Vivaldi Screen https://hiveandgarden.com/products/vi... Hive Alive Fondant Patty https://usa.hivealivebees.com/collect... Kingspan Insulation R- 10 , 2-in x 4-ft x 8-ft Unfaced Foam Board Insulation https://www.lowes.com/pd/GreenGuard-G... Kingspan Insulation R- 2.8 , 0.50-in x 4-ft x 8-ft Unfaced Foam Board Insulation https://www.lowes.com/pd/GreenGuard-G... Reflectix BP24025 24-Inch by 25-Feet Bubble Pack Insulation, 1-Unit https://amzn.to/4qnO37F Bee Cozy Winter Wraps (10% off all Mann Lake orders with code BEESINTHEWEEDS10) https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-com... #Beekeeping #OverwinteringBees #SingleBroodChamber #Honeybees #BeesInTheWeeds _________________________________________________________________________________ 🐝 Welcome to Bees in the Weeds – Beekeeping Tips, Tutorials & Bee Yard Adventures! Whether you’re a beginner beekeeper learning how to start a bee hive, or an experienced apiarist looking for advanced beekeeping techniques, you’ll find helpful videos here every week. I cover hive inspections, honey bee health, varroa mite management, honey harvesting, queen rearing, seasonal beekeeping tips, and more. 📌 Topics Covered on This Channel: – How to start beekeeping & set up your first hive. – Bee hive inspections & colony health checks. – How to harvest honey & make creamed honey. – How to harvest, process, and render beeswax. – Varroa mite control methods (treatment & prevention). – Identifying bee diseases & pests. – Seasonal beekeeping tasks for spring, summer, fall & winter. – Swarm prevention & catching swarms. – Best beekeeping tools & equipment reviews 📸 Follow My Beekeeping Journey: ✅ Instagram – https://bit.ly/3mG4oFf ✅ Facebook – https://bit.ly/3d6hoCh ✅ X (Twitter) – https://bit.ly/3O5vyAY 🛠 Beekeeping Gear I Recommend: https://amzn.to/4hpGJo5 – Hive Tool https://ultrabreezesuits.com/products... – Ultra Breeze Jumpsuit https://ultrabreezesuits.com/products... – Ultra Breeze Jacket https://www.betterbee.com/beekeepers-... – Betterbee Premium Smoker 💬 Be Part of the Community: Have questions about bees or beekeeping? Leave a comment below—I try to respond to every question! 📜 Disclaimer: I am not a licensed veterinarian or entomologist; all content is based on my personal experience and research. Always follow local beekeeping laws, regulations, and best practices for your area. ⸻ 📍 About Me & My Bees I’m a beekeeper based in Crestwood, Kentucky, caring for honey bee colonies across Oldham County. My apiary produces raw local honey, beeswax, and other hive products, and I’m passionate about helping other beekeepers succeed in our unique climate. If you’re in the Louisville area and interested in local honey or learning more about bees, this channel is for you! May God bless you and your bees! Cheers!