No they DO NOT “Check” on them during the winter! The Bees around late Sept and into Oct seal the hives tight with “Bee Glue” called Prophalis(sp?) and if you open the hive during the winter you take a chance on killing them all.
Got it...thanks!
No bee-cams allowed?
If there is a day where the temperature is above 54 F you can open the hive and take a look, but it would have to be a quick look and you would not it do drop way below freezing that night.
Thanks for info interesting.