> I would think that they were stressed and discomforted when the bottom screen is blocked.

This comes up again and again. People call me and saying their hives are bearding in hot weather, what should they do? 

I also notice that there are far more people at the beach in hot weather. Are they suffering or just taking advantage of good beach weather?

PLB

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