How to Produce More Honey and Improve Winter Colony Survival - Beekeeping 101

Learn essential beekeeping techniques in this instructional video focused on maximizing honey production and improving colony winter survival rates. Discover a proven method used by experienced beekeepers that strengthens colonies before winter and accelerates new comb development. Explore strategies particularly relevant for northern climate beekeeping, including managing post-summer solstice queens, implementing brood breaks, and controlling varroa mites. Gain insights into treatment-free approaches and practical tips for building robust colonies that can successfully overwinter, especially beneficial for novice beekeepers in challenging climates like Michigan.