Beekeepers can minimize lost colonies by using good management practices; however, one important practice is to establish nucleus colonies (nucs) during the active bee foraging season. Overwintered nucs provide quick resolution for many beekeeping problems, are available when mated queens and bee packages are not commercially available, and can provide a valuable source of revenue.
Organization |
Oregon State University Extension |
Publisher |
Pacific Northwest Extension |
Published |
October, 2015 |
Material Type |
Written Material |