Just shooting from hip here, but I was planning on trying some insulated
hives next year (I had good luck with a horizontal frame hive that had a 1
inch foam board core.).  I don't currently have any issues with beetles in
my location (they're here but usually not a major problem), but most of the
issues Charles mentioned with full sun should be mitigated with better
insulation.  I was hoping for an improvement in honey production, but seems
all those problems sun poses with bearding etc should be alleviated.
Anyone in beetle country tried styrofoam or other insulated hives?

Jeremy
West Michigan

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