"I have thought of maybe building a telescoping wooden insulated top but
will wait until I see the result of the simple changes I made."
Keith: I have tried and use the insulated telescoping top and it works
fine. Tried two winters now and on it's third. Checked them today and they
downed a gallon of sugar water in 5 days. Tried with and without the
vitamins and electrolytes and with the Honey Bee Healthy. Twice the
consumption with the additives as without. Very Strong hive! I have others
in a row that do not have the same top as a test for this winter in the bus.
Installed the Kona Queens today as well. Another test is fall/winter
requeening. Half the hives are poly and half wood. Also two insulated wood
hives.
Dr. Joe Carson
Alaska Heavenly Honey
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