January

1. 
In January, we occasionally visit the apiary to check if the bees are wintering peacefully. We clean the hive entrances from dead bees. We collect their bodies in a plastic bag and burn them, as dead bees left near the entrance will attract tits, which will disturb the bees' peace.
2. 
During thaws, check if the back plugs and top cushions of the bee nests are damp. Replace damp ones with dry ones, warming them to room temperature, and dry the wet ones.
3. 
Do not disturb the bees' peace by listening to their buzzing through a tube or tapping the hive side with your hand. It is best to cover the hive entrance with glass in autumn: if the glass fogs up, it means the bees are wintering well.
4. 
If you notice that the bees are running out of food in winter (the bee cluster has risen to the top bars), prepare pollen-free candy dough, wrap it in gauze, and place it under the cushion, removing the divider so the bees can access it.
5. 
Prepare or purchase smaller honey supers (7-8 frames) for the spring honey flow, new frames, spare plugs, and cushions.

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