Hi Mike and All


> Before splitting the test of hives to test the three different approaches,
> you should document the activity of every hive used in the test to set 
> a base line for its activity in incliment weather

This would best be an activity for next winter, so that the absorbent boards get charged with moisture in the usual way.  I suppose that you could cheat and soak some now to try it out if you are in a region still clinging on to winter.

G.

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