Spring Prep
Getting the Bodmers Bees Apiary ready for a buzzing 2026 season
Preparing for Spring 2026
At Bodmers Bees Apiary, we're buzzing with excitement as we gear up for a vibrant spring season filled with blooming flowers and busy bees.
The bees are thriving beautifully!
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Spring
Preparing Bodmer's Bees for a fruitful 2026
Spring Prep
Gearing up Bodmers Bees for 2026 bloom.
Hive Check
Ensuring healthy colonies before bloom. This was one of the swarms from late last year. They did not survive the winter. Looking at the combs, there was not a queen present.
Flower Plant
Adding blooms for nectar and pollen.
Equipment Care
Cleaning and prepping tools for season. Building new hives for sale and use.
Colony Boost
Feeding Sugar water at a 50/50 mix for building up wax framework.
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FAQ
When does spring start?
Spring at Bodmers Bees kicks off in early March 2026, signaling hive activity.
How to prepare hives?
What do you do when you open a hive from overwintering
Should feeders be used?
When to inspect hives?
Clean old combs, check for pests, and ensure bees have enough food stores.
Early bloomers like crocuses and dandelions provide crucial nectar sources as bees emerge.
Feeders help when natural pollen is scarce but avoid overfeeding to keep bees active.
Inspect during warm, calm days mid to late March to encourage healthy colonies.