I Wasn’t Expecting THIS in My First Spring Inspection… 😳🐝

Today I carried out my first spring inspection on my brood and a half colony here in the UK. The hive was absolutely packed with brood across both boxes, with very little space left — a strong sign the colony is building rapidly. I added a queen excluder above the brood and a half, along with a new super with undrawn foundation to give them more space. With this level of congestion, I’ll be keeping a close eye out for signs of swarming over the coming weeks. I may need to carry out a Demaree in the next inspection if they continue to build like this. Follow the journey of this hive through the 2026 season!