So any wintering tips would be greatly >>appreciated! Wind can be deadly to beeyards, Winter wrap up here in the prairie provences of Canada is a must. Around the sides and ontop with insulation covered with tarpaper in groups of 4 works for me. I keep the inner cover hole open for venting of water vapour and for an enterence, the snow can get deep here. A young queen also helps. Ian :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::