[honeybeesonly]

how important is increasing the ventilation capabilities of a hive during nectar flow for increased honey production? in other words drilling holes in honey supers and modifying the cover to increase airflow?

any thoughts would be greately appreciated...

ken http://honeybeesonly.com

[This message has been edited by honeybeesonly (edited May 24, 2004).]

 

[scott_dixon]

I don't know about importance to flow, but I recently made my first boxes, the measurements came in a bit tight and I think I am noticing some of the foundation sagging under the heat because of it. I'm going to watch it a little longer and if it continues, probably build new boxes and transfer the frames over.

 

[Michael Bush]

A lot of evaporation has to take place during a flow and convection ventilation seems to make a big difference on that.

 

[Michael Bush]

BTW search on ventelation there have been many discussion on this and several recent ones the listed the old ones.