>drilled holes as Allen uses in top deeps not a
year old (ouch!) and then closed the bottom entrance down to a small hole.

I have two hives that have propolised the entrance to a couple of bee sized entry holes.  Not something I have normally observed here...but I think both hives have at least some Russian genetics.  Perhaps forecasting another cold winter?  Both are on solid bottom boards.  The only time I have observed previously, the hive crashed in early fall due to mites.  

Atlanta, GA


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