Beekeepers need to feed colonies to prevent starvation and improve survival through winter. The video covers when to feed based on season and colony strength, what to use like sugar syrup and pollen substitutes, and how to feed safely without triggering robbing or spreading disease.
Feeding bees is one of the most important management tasks you'll face as a beekeeper. Done correctly, it can save colonies from starvation, stimulate growth, and support successful overwintering. In this lesson, we'll walk you through when to feed, what to feed, and how to make sure your bees get exactly what they need without triggering robbing or disease spreading.
