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Hi to all,
Information relating to the behaviour of bees in hives whilst in storage
(in my case, wintering in single, langstroth boxes in a temperature /
ventilation regulated building) is difficult to come by.
Activity varies a lot, ranging from tight clustering through to
reasonable activity with casual suicide due to wandering over the front
of boxes.
Bee population loss seems to occur periodically with mass evacuation of
individuals lasting for several days. Followed by inactivity.
Jerry's passing comment indicating some activity that may be leading to
colony loss needs to be developed - please more detail!
Comments on how bees in wintering shed behave would be most welcome to read.
Weather here in Southern Manitoba, Canada - General high pressure
leading to daytime highs of around -15 to -20, reaching -30 degrees
Celsius during the dark hours. Reasonable snow cover (40 cm).
Bees being held at +4 degrees/50% relative humidity.
Regards,
Peter
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