pollen

[Popparand]

Lots of pollen suddenly coming into the hive. Does that mean egg laying rate is going up?

 

[masterBK]

Could just be part of wintering preparations

 

[Erichalfbee]

Availability too. Bees will bring it in if it’s there.
I have had a colony with no queen nearly fill a brood box with pollen

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Availability too. Bees will bring it in if it’s there.
I have had a colony with no queen nearly fill a brood box with pollen

Winter preps, making the most while it is available

 

[wightbees]

Ghost bees coming in here at one site, nice too see.