[log in to unmask] asks a newbie bee question regarding getting Apistan
strips out, even though it's 40 dF and too cold.
 
JUST DO IT!  Get the strips out.  First, 40 dF is NOT too cold to open
your hive for the minute it will take to remove the strips.  Second,
weather forecast for Cape Cod this Sunday is 60dF!
 
If you keep bees, the needs of your bees come first.  Plan your schedule
so you can remove the strips.  The only excuse would be a death in your
family, and only if YOU were the family member!  Take advantage of the
unusually warm December weather and do the right thing, which is get the
strips out.
 
Aaron Morris - thinking GET THEM STRIPS OUT!!!  Clear 'nuff?