Heat issues

[catbackr]

It's really hot in the Great Plains. It's been 105+ for several weeks with no end in sight. I've lost 2 topbar hives to comb collapse but so far, my waare hive seems to be holding on. I'm wondering if taking the quilt off the top would be a good idea to get a little more air flow going. Thoughts?

[Barry]

Given that it's already held up under those conditions for several weeks, I'd be inclined to leave it alone.

[chaindrivecharlie]

Given that it's already held up under those conditions for several weeks, I'd be inclined to leave it alone.
+1 on that!

[beemandan]

Mainly they need access to water and an opening big enough to allow the increase in bee traffic and air movement. If they have those, using evaporative cooling, they can lower the nest temperature under severe conditions.

[Bush_84]

If the bees are bearding a lot you could prop up the quilt with something instead of removing it.

[Zonker]

I threw an upside down entrance on the top of one hive that was breading like crazy. They stopped breading and really seem to like the top entrance. Dont have the heart to take it away from them.