During the cooler months of the year, bees will reduce their activity to conserve energy. It's the perfect time for beekeepers to build and prepare their equipment for Spring. Bees will rapidly build-up their populations at this time so a wise beekeeper will be prepared with additional hive bodies called 'supers' (used exclusively for honey), lids, bottom boards and frames with wax foundation to place on top of each of the brood boxes. The brood box is where the Queen is laying her eggs. Timing is important because we must get the 'supers' onto the brood boxes before the bees run out of room or else they will swarm! But all of the work is worth it in the end because it means more honey for everyone!
