>Randy can you a give a broader description of that naturally cold area. How
> cold is cold?
Any area where temps are consistently below flight temperature. This will
induce the bees go transform into "winter bees."
A recent unpublished study by Dr Frank Eischen found that colonies wintered
in the cold Calif mountains performed well in almonds.
> >How about humidity?
Good question. It appears that in low-humidity areas, water can be a
critical factor. Some shed winterers feed water during the winter.
Randy Oliver
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