The race of bee you use is very important
regarding winter survival. My favorite is
NWC as they winter in small clusters and
are easy on stores.
Wraping your hives with house wrap or black
roofing felt helps keep wind out. The roofing
felt has the added benifit of solar gain.
Top entrances are wonderful and allow the
bees an outlet even if they get snowed in.
And use mouse gaurds if you go with bottom
entrances.
Cold won't kill like condensation does. Make
sure your hive is ventilated. This cover design
is wonderful IMP.
http://www.honeyrunapiaries.com/store/season-inner-cover-p-50.html
Did I say use mouse gaurds???
[ July 14, 2006, 09:50 AM: Message edited by: Sundance ]