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Created page with "The mice guard is a barrier that is put in front of the flight entrance during the winter to keep mice and other small rodents out of the hive. It is usually made of metal. P..."
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Created page with "The feeders are taken off when the last portion of winter feed has been taken by bees. The amount of sufficient feed varies by geographic location and hive type from 12kg to 2..."
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Created page with "Depending on where you are geographically, you might want to use extra insulation for your hives during the winter. Depending on your hive type, the winter covers can look rat..."
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Created page with "When the bees swarm, the queen and about two thirds of the worker bees leave the hive and find a spot where they hang in a cluster. The queen settles somewhere, usually within..."
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Created page with "The so-called winter bees are worker bees that live through the whole winter season."