stop your bees dying this winter
By late summer, the bees that will carry your colony through winter are already being raised. Miss the next few weeks and there is very little you can do later to save them. This free guide shows you exactly what to do, when to do it, and why timing matters.
MOST WINTER LOSSES
START months BEFORE WINTER
By the time most beekeepers start thinking about winter, the damage has often already been done. The colonies that thrive next spring are usually the ones that were managed correctly long before the weather turned cold.
Honey Is Left On Too Long
Varroa Treatment Starts Too Late
Colonies Miss Critical Feeding
Weak Colonies Aren't Protected
Winter Bees Are Raised With High Varroa Levels
Colonies Enter Winter Already Struggling
The colonies that survive winter are usually the ones prepared before autumn even begins.
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I USED TO DREAD
OPENING HIVES
IN SPRING
For years I thought winter losses were just part of beekeeping. They weren't. Once I started preparing colonies earlier, my winter survival improved dramatically. This guide shows you exactly what I do today.
Laurence Black Mountain Honey
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN INSIDE
INSIDE THE FREE GUIDE
WHEN TO TAKE
THE HONEY OFF
Know exactly when to stop chasing honey and start preparing your colonies for winter.
HOW TO TREAT VARROA
AT THE RIGHT TIME
Protect the bees that will carry your colony safely through winter.
WHEN TO FEED - AND WHEN NOT TO
Avoid common feeding mistakes that weaken colonies before winter even begins.
HOW TO PROTECT AGAINST WASPS AND ROBBING
Reduce robbing, protect weak colonies, and stop wasps taking advantage.
HOW TO BUILD UP TO WINTER sTORES
Know when to switch to heavier feeding and how much your colonies actually need.
THE
WINTER RESET
Use oxalic acid at the right time to start spring with healthier, lower-varroa colonies.
YOUR ROADMAP TO SPRING
Follow this simple timeline and you'll always know what to focus on next—without second-guessing yourself.
AUGUST
Take the honey off, treat varroa early, reduce unnecessary space and protect colonies from wasps while healthy winter bees are still being raised.
LATE AUGUST / SEPTEMBER
Build winter stores steadily, switch to heavier feeding and make sure every colony reaches its target winter weight.
AUTUMN
Complete feeding, check colony weights and leave your bees settled before the weather turns cold.
WINTER BROODLESS PERIOD
Carry out your oxalic acid treatment during the broodless period to start spring with the lowest possible varroa levels.
NEVER WONDER WHAT TO DO NEXT
Print the checklist, keep it in your apiary and simply work through each step as the season progresses. No guesswork. No forgotten jobs.
THIS GUIDE IS
FOR YOU IF…
NOT SURE WHEN TO START
You're never quite sure when winter preparation should actually begin.
LOST COLONIES BEFORE
You've opened hives in spring to find colonies that didn't make it - and you don't want that happening again.
CONFUSED ABOUT FEEDING AND TREATING
You're unsure what to do first, when to feed and when to treat.
WANT A SIMPLE PLAN
You want a simple plan you can follow from honey harvest right through to winter.
WANT STRONGER COLONIES
You want stronger, healthier colonies ready to build quickly in spring.
READY TO GO BEYOND THE FREE GUIDE?
The free guide gives you a proven winter plan. HiveQ gives you everything that comes next, with seasonal video tutorials, live support and practical guidance throughout the year.
Instead of wondering what to do each month, you'll always know what your colonies need next.
