Hi Mike and all,

I've been lurking here for about a year now, and I'm getting quite an
education!
I live in upstate NY, our winters are as bad as Canadian, so I was wondering
what our northern neighbors use for a winter wrap.  What material and the
best way to apply it.
Looking at some of the pictures I see online, it looks like some kind of
black flexible blanket that's draped over the hive, cover and all!  What is
done for winter ventilation?  And what is that black blanket?
We had a bad winter here last year, every beekeeper I hear of, lost over
half their hives.  I came thru it with only one strong hive left- now I'm
back to 6 and I'd hate to loss them. So any wintering tips would be greatly
appreciated!
Thanks in advance,


Don Campbell

Mohegan Lake, NY


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Palmer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:34 PM
Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Queens imports in Canada
 >
>   I'm goin' to bed...I have my last two yards to wrap tomorrow, it's
> snowing like mad outside, and I need to get an early start.
>

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