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>Why not use an inner cover made of solid material

I do use some nuc boxes with half width inner covers...made like a full
sized inner. I place the rim side down for winter, so the bees can cross
over the top bars if they want. Don't see any difference between the two
styles, as far as wintering goes.

   Do you find SHBs in Vermont?

You bet. They overwinter, too. They were brought in with nucs from South
Carolina, bought by a neighbor. Some mating nucs in one of my yards have
many on the top bars every time I open them. Had some honey slimed in my
hot room, and burned a pallet of brood combs because they had ruined them.
I was told they wouldn't overwinter. I saw a couple early this spring, and
their population grew as the weather warmed. I guess they're here to stay.
Mike


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