noun
- the practice of placing a super (additional box or section) on top of a beehive to provide extra space for honey storage
Usage: beekeeping
Examples
- The beekeeper began supering the hives in late spring when the nectar flow increased.
- Proper supering techniques help maximize honey production during the peak season.
- She learned about supering from an experienced apiarist at the local beekeeping club.
- The timing of supering depends on the strength of the colony and available forage.
- Without adequate supering, the bees may become overcrowded and swarm.