Causes of Excessive Flatulence. Apart from the normal process of gas production explaineded above, there are other contributing factors to the gas in the gut that are not pathological (due to disease). Some of these may also result in excessive flatulence but in most cases, the gas is passed out in belching. This includes 1  : Air swallowing.
Steel wool is included in the Beepods Winterizing Kit. Desiccant Pillow. In Winter, the bees consume and metabolize their honey stores and produce water vapor in the process. The warm, moist air rises from the cluster hitting the cold lid/cover of the hive, which can cause condensation.
2) Wait until the bees have stored enough honey to see them through the winter, and then harvest any extra above that amount. With approach #1, you can get some of the early spring honey, which is often some of the best. After you've been keeping bees awhile in your area, you'll know what to expect in a normal season.