First Bee Work of 2026

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The first hive inspection video of 2026, and my first time back in the bees this year.

In this video I’m carrying out oxalic acid trickle treatment for varroa, checking colonies after winter, and assessing how the bees have come through the colder months. This is an important time in the beekeeping year, both for varroa control and for understanding colony strength going into early spring.

While inspecting the hives, I also discover that not all colonies have survived the winter. Winter losses are a difficult but unavoidable part of beekeeping, and I take time to look at what’s happened and what can be learned going forward.

This video is part of my UK beekeeping journey, sharing real-world hive management, seasonal treatments, and honest outcomes from the apiary.

If you’re interested in UK beekeeping, varroa treatment, oxalic acid trickling, or managing colonies after winter, this video shows the process and reality of early-season hive checks.

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