Did your hive die this winter? Was it from mites? Do you know how to tell? Everyone thinks that when they see bees head first they starved to death but that is just what bees do in the winter in order to compact the brood nest. If your bees don't produce enough fat disease free winter bees in august this is what you will find come spring. See the photo below, and be sure to vote and reply with any questions I love to help folks with their bees