>Does anybody know if it is possible to overwinter a four frame nuc?  I live
>in southern Ontario about an hour south of Toronto.  Would I need to use
>mor insulation?
>
>Ken Coyle
 
Many canadian beekeepers overwinter successfully 4 frames nucs.  One good
method is to place two 4 frames nucs in a divided supers on top of hives
containing full size colonies wrapped in four packs.  The nucs must be
really strong.  I know beekeepers using this method in fairly cold areas of
the province of Alberta.  I suggest that you contact commercial beekeepers
from southern Ontario.  I can suggest Paul Montoux and Barrie Davis.
 
 
Jean-Pierre Chapleau
Queen breeder
Vice-president of the Canadian Honey Council
1282, rang 8, Saint-Adrien de Ham, Quebec province., Canada J0A 1C0
phone (819) 828-3395; fax (819) 828-0357
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Jean-Pierre Chapleau
Queen breeder
Vice-president of the Canadian Honey Council
1282, rang 8, Saint-Adrien de Ham, Quebec province, Canada, J0A 1C0
phone (819) 828-3396; fax (819) 828-0357
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