Overwintering Beehives Indoors - A Cost-Benefit Analysis for Northern Climate Beekeeping

Explore a detailed video demonstration of indoor beehive overwintering techniques for commercial beekeeping operations in northern climates. Follow along as experienced beekeepers showcase their cold room facility housing 307 beehives and discuss the economic viability of indoor winter storage. Learn about unique benefits of this method, including how the absence of brood cycles during winter storage may impact varroa mite management. Gain practical insights into commercial-scale indoor overwintering methods, temperature control requirements, and the logistics of managing hundreds of colonies in a controlled environment. Discover how this approach helps northern climate beekeepers maintain profitable operations despite harsh winter conditions.