They form this winter cluster with the queen in the center. They move around inside the hive activating their flight muscles to keep the whole ball of bees warm. … It’s important they have ...

In the winter, honey bees snuggle together in the hive. They make sure the queen is in the middle of the cluster so she’s nice and warm. They vibrate their flight muscles to heat the hive.

But what about in the winter? Steve and Kathie Roth have been at the forefront of the beekeeping business for the last 27 years. As the owners of Beeholding Acres, they maintain 18 hives ...

and may be one reason a hive swarms, like Alexander’s did. Winters can also pose problems. Mild winter temperatures can cause bees to leave their hive too soon, only to freeze to death during a ...