Glass will not allow excess moisture to disipate out the top of the
hive with excess heat. The result will bee moisture dripping from the
glass inner cover onto the bees. This will increase the incidence of
disease, mold , mildew and could cause ice to form inside the hive in
extremely cold weather. It will also make the hive more susceptible to
winter kill. If you want a cheap inner cover, use a piece of cotton
cloth. If you want a see through inner cover, I suggest you use less
smoke and open the hive very slowly.
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Subject: Inner covers
Author: Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]> at internet-ext
Date: 9/8/96 8:36 PM
I would like to know what the pro and cons are of inner covers, that are
made of glass.