How to Save a Failing Beehive in October - Beekeeping 101

Learn critical beekeeping intervention strategies in this 28-minute educational video focused on saving failing hives during October in Michigan. Explore a real-world case study examining a struggling hive among eight pollination colonies, analyzing issues like small cluster size, resource management, and limited brood production. Gain practical insights into winter preparation, hive assessment, and decision-making processes for determining when and how to save declining colonies. Discover additional resources for northern climate beekeeping, including information about hive wrapping, varroa mite management, and seasonal feeding techniques. Master essential concepts like robbing prevention, brood disease identification, and cluster size evaluation for successful late-season hive management.