Help! First winter with bees. Only one hive which I started in summer. Treated varroa and have been feeding with solidified sugar bags and a fondant strip. Had been listening to the hive humming away every week but they have suddenly gone quiet. Had a quick peek yesterday and only some dead bees on top of sugar sack. Dont want to stress them out by poking about any further. Should I just leave them alone or pop a warm sugar solution on top?
Judith in Lewis