Bee Talks with Bill Hesbach • April 2026

In this episode of Bee Talks, we focus on early spring hive management and how to respond coming out of winter. We talk through what to do after losing a colony, including cleanup, frame, and equipment reuse. We cover adding supers, whether to reverse deeps, and how to think about equalizing or splitting colonies as populations build. We also discuss considerations like dysentery and Nosema, common causes of sudden colony loss, and how to set up new hives for success. The episode also touches on greenhouse beekeeping, winter heating questions, and practical ways to reduce drifting between colonies… ⁠More about the episode + links >