From: "Allen Dick" <allend@internode.net>
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 17:29:43 -0700
To: <BiologicalBeekeeping@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: The proper way to calculate temps bees fly?

> I especially like his remark about observing the circle of melted snow on the
> hive cover. As I think back on my hives of last winter where I lost all but
> 2, the one outwardly sign I always had that they were still alive was the
> melted snow on the lids. This alone doesn't prove or disprove this 12 degree
> increase, but it does say that the bees generate heat in the dead of winter,
> and it's enough to melt snow on the outside of the hive.

I have posted some measurements and pictures I took this morning at
http://www.internode.net/honeybee/diary/2002/Diary010102.htm

They show some measurements of heat given off by the bees and a bit about
the effects of wrapping and insulation. Comments and questions are welcome.

allen
PS: Joe Meijer and I will be in Arizona and Southern California for the two weeks beginning on the seventh. Anyone in the general area who would enjoy a visit, please contact me direct at allen@internode.net