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Re: eco friendly insulation
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Allen Dick <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 9 Dec 2023 11:41:41 -0700
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 > ...colonies can survive just fine in either insulated cavities with
minimal ventilation as well

That is not really a mystery.  Everyone is looking at something
different. Different regions, different management, different hive
config, different bees...

IMO, what counts most is the strength and health of the colony going in.

I posted somewhere in the archives how a beekeeper died and his friend,
an inspector, did not have time or wraps and just went out and stacked
every other hive on its neighbour.

100% survival in an area where everyone wraps and still suffers losses. 
I have had similar experiences with two queen colonies and combined
colonies.

I could spell out several reasons why this works but will leave it there.

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