- End-of-season hive and nest inspection
In autumn, both the mothers and males will leave the nest, and life within it will cease. We will show you how to inspect the hive, where to look for potential problems. We will teach you to read an old nest. Much can be learned from it, including how successful you and your bumblebees actually were. - How to clean and winterise a beehive
Don't leave the care of an old hive until spring. It would only be a breeding ground for parasites. Many things are also best done in advance, as for example, a freshly painted hive will please your eye but not the bumblebee's sense of smell...
