>>2078157It’s good to get a few books to have a general handle on hive management, but also take some common sense measures for your region. If your winters are cold and harsh, you’ll want to research better overwintering methods like adding an insulation box, or if you live in a warmer climate then you’d want to make sure your hives can cool themselves efficiently. If your bees are “bearding” to try and cool off the hive, they are not actively foraging nectar and pollen.
>picrel Bees cooling off the hive by beating their wings at the front entrance to induce airflow. 