Here are 5 signs of a strong and healthy honey bee colony!
1) A strong and healthy queen
You know that a queen is healthy by looking at how much brood she is laying and you can also see by the pattern in which she lays in.
2) A thriving population
After monitoring your hive for a while you will be able to tell if the population is expanding or dwindling the more packed between the frames the bees are the better!
3) Abundant Pollen and Honey stores
When you look into the hive and at each frame, you can easily spot the pollen and honey stores to determine whether the hive is healthy or not.
4) A Healthy, Regular Brood Pattern
This is an important factor because you can tell if you have a productive queen by her pattern of laying brood.
5) No Pests or Parasites
Idealy you would want your hive to be pest free, while that is not always the case, it is a good sign of a healthy hive not to see pest or parasites because that means the bees are strong enough to fend off attackers.
