In a message dated 15/10/2009 13:45:34 GMT Daylight Time,
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I assume you plan to wrap? If so wrap this one as soon as you get the
good, occupied box on top and the feed under. Any additional warmth will help
them move the stores around.
How does wrapping create warmth? The extra insulation may prevent
necessary warmth getting to the bees, enabling them to break cluster and reach
stores. I once opened a hive in winter when the sun was shining at a low
angle and was astonished how much extra heat could be felt inside the hive on
the sunny side.
Chris
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