Preserving the life capital of bees

Our hives are severely affected by winter mortality. This cannot be attributed solely to beekeeping practices—far from it; however, in such a context, the only thing the beekeeper can do is to implement everything possible to ensure that colonies have, from the very beginning of spring, the vitality required for a strong resumption of brood rearing. The time when bees could develop almost on their own is over, and we do not know whether it will ever return. We therefore need to refine our practices in order to give colonies the best possible chances. This means considering the entire economy of the hive, starting as early as the beginning of July.