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In this video I walk through a full beehive inspection in the third week of summer, taking the time to slow things down and really show what’s happening inside the hive frame by frame.

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This is a hands on inspection where we carefully remove and examine individual frames, looking closely at honey development, nectar storage, and the overall balance of the hive.

You’ll see how much nectar is coming in, which frames are starting to be capped, and how the bees are organising their space as the season progresses.

A big focus of this inspection is swarm awareness. As summer builds momentum, colonies can expand quickly, so we talk through the early signs that a hive may be preparing to swarm.

That includes frame congestion, brood patterns, space pressure, and what to watch for long before a swarm actually happens.

This is especially useful for newer beekeepers who are still learning how to read what the bees are telling them.

Throughout the inspection I explain why I’m checking certain areas first, what I expect to see, and how I decide whether intervention is needed or whether the hive is tracking perfectly on its own.

There’s no rushing here. You’ll see real frames, real bees, and real decisions being made in real time.

This video is designed to be genuinely useful for backyard beekeepers who want to build confidence with inspections.

Whether you’re still learning how to recognise nectar versus honey, trying to understand seasonal hive behaviour, or wondering how often you should be checking your bees during summer, this walkthrough gives you a clear, practical example.

If you enjoy learning by watching actual inspections rather than just hearing theory, this is one to settle into.

It’s calm, detailed, and focused on helping you understand what’s happening inside the hive and why it matters. #beekeeping #beehiveinspection #backyardbeekeeping #honeyproduction #swarmprevention