I finally got around to examining my Styrofoam hives and recording the
result -- with photos -- on my current diary page.
I had thirteen, 12 Beemax and 1 Swienty. Of the 13, I lost 5 over
winter. Of the 12 controls, I lost none. My test was hardly scientific.
I transferred the bees into the boxes late. I've heard that others,
Aaron and Murray included had great results with the plastic hives.
Pictures and more details are at http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/
allen
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