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<<Keith said........"...........Directly above the cluster it was dry on
top
under the cover, but under the cover where the cluster was not located
there was droplets of water. Probably from condensation and I
assume these droplets would build in weight and eventually drop to the
bottom.>>
This discussion of the problems associated with condensation during the
Winter makes me wonder if the bees actually rely on some amount of
condensation as a water supply. Do they need to drink water during the
Winter months, or do honey reserves provide them with enough. Along these
lines, is a 'perfectly' ventilated hive (i.e. no condensation)a detriment
to the Wintering survivability?
Any thoughts?
Dick Cartwright
Stony Brook, NY
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