I was told that if you buried in snow it is warmer than being open to
the colder air.  My question is if you use screen bottoms does it keep your
hives warmer when the snow covers above the floor.  Or does the permafrost
freeze in the ground under the hive keep it frozen.
       In tests the small hive beetle was placed in a freezer for over three
days and were still alive.  Never been able to find out how the mites do, or
wax worms (both kinds).
       I sure would be interested in any information.
       Michael Housel                         Orlandobee

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