The Blooming Sage: Tips and Tales from Buzzing Timber Lake Bluff

 As we head into fall, it’s critical to prepare your hives for the challenges of winter. With increasing climate unpredictability and ongoing pest pressures, beekeepers in Oklahoma , Kansas , and Arkansas need to adopt both conventional and natural methods to keep their hives strong through the winter months. At Timber Lake Bluff Bee Recovery , we offer professional swarm removals , hive recovery , and consultation services , and at Buzzing Blooms Nursery , we provide the native plants and pollinator-friendly seeds that can give your bees the resources they need to thrive year-round. Here’s an in-depth guide to help you prepare your hives, updated with 2024’s best practices. 1. Managing Hive Space: Optimize for Winter 🧰 The number of bees in your colony will decrease as temperatures fall, and this means your hive needs less space to maintain warmth and protect against cold drafts. Reducing hive space and combining weaker colonies are common practices to set your bees up f...