Beekeeping 101: How I Overwinter a Beehive in PA

It's getting cold out! In this video, I share with you how I prepared my beehives for winter. I am in SE Pennsylvania and temperatures go well below freezing in the daytime come January, but snow is not on the ground for extended periods of time. Let's talk about how to prepare a beehive for the cold, when you do each part and why we do it. Download My Beehive Winter Diagram Here: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/blog/overwinter ___________________________________________________________________________ 🐝 🍯 LEARN BEEKEEPING IN MY ONLINE COURSE Monthly memberships are just $19 First month is free! https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/beekeeping-for-beginners ___________________________________________________________________________ ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - How to download my free Winter Beehive Diagram 00:54 - When to prepare beehive for winter 01:23 - The hive stand for winter, what direction the beehive should face and protect from animals, location 01:50 - best bottom for beehive in cold winter 03:13 - how to use a slatted rack over winter 03:44 - reduce beehive entrance and mouse guard 06:36 - how much honey to leave your bees over winter 12:05 - Feeder shim for emergency feed / candy board 13:40 - inner cover over winter or insulated inner cover 16:23 - insulation and telescoping outer cover to prevent condensation on lid 18:08 - a look at my apiary ready for winter ► How to use a vaporizer wand: https://youtu.be/0vdG3krUA60?si=ZwQTYfddCv1RbXOe ► How to Administer Oxalic Acid Using the Dribble Method: https://youtu.be/GMcwpKGp-Nw?si=hNdkK6AYQnXVQMz6 ► All About Oxalic Acid Vaporization: https://www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/blogs/beekeeping-equipment/oxalic-acid-vaporization ► How to Use VarroxSan Strips: https://youtu.be/STwW50vrkME?si=nZuAvAykV40rsw5k ► How to Use a Battery-powered ProVap Oxalic Acid Vaporizer: https://youtu.be/zdgkki3T6MM?si=xhGbJ-RDQ6_nCqEU 👀 EQUIPMENT IN THIS VIDEO: ► BeeSmart Insulated Inner Cover: https://www.beesmartdesigns.com/product-list/inner-hive-cover ► BeeSmart Ultimate Outer Cover: https://www.beesmartdesigns.com/product-list/hive-cover ► Mouse Guard: https://galenafarms.com/products/gf10-mg?variant=41058176172196 ► Entrance Reducer: https://galenafarms.com/products/galenafarms-10fer?variant=41096336670884 ► HiveAlive Fondant / Winter Feed: https://usa.hivealivebees.com/collections/shop/products/hivealive-fondant-patty?sca_ref=9901272.aKm6KMFphx 💛 OTHER FAVORITE BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT: ► WOODEN BEEHIVE (coupon code LARYSSA): https://galenafarms.com/collections/eli-ezra-hives/products/eli-and-ezra-amish-made-beehive-2-deep-1-medium?ref=bms ► FEEDER (coupon code LARYSSA): https://galenafarms.com/collections/accessories/products/busybees-10feed?ref=bms&variant=41085850026148 ► COMB HONEY KIT (coupon code LARYSSA): https://simplkomb.com/?ref=LARYSSAKWOCZAK ► BEEKEEPING GLOVES (use code Laryssa20 for 20% off, holiday season only): https://apis-tactical.com/LARYSSA10 ► VARROXSAN: https://www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/collections/varroa-mite-control/products/varroxsan-oxalic-acid-strips?sca_ref=8533559.3oMpBpcwVb ► POLLEN SUBSTITUTE: https://www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/collections/feeding-syrup-and-supplements/products/ultra-bee-dry-pollen-substitute?sca_ref=8533559.3oMpBpcwVb ** Many of the links above are affiliates. This means that I receive a small commission when you purchase the product after clicking the link. This is at NO extra cost to you, but is a source of income for many YouTube channels and a great way to support your favorite YouTubers. Every affiliate link above is one I personally have tried and use on my hives. KEEP IN TOUCH: ► NEWSLETTER: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/newsletter ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/beekeepingmadesimple ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/beekeepingmadesimple #beekeepingforbeginners #beekeeping101 #howtokeepbees #llbean