Hi Aaron:

Our present temperature is 3 deg F and is forecast to remain below freezing 
for at least another week. I envy you your lovely warm weather...

Seriously, packages survive fairly well in temperatures you are likely to 
see next week. They should  to be hived with inside frame feeders. It really 
helps to put a 16"x 20" x 2" piece of styrofoam  on top to keep them warm. I 
would not open a top entrance until it gets warmer. When I was installing 
packages, I dumped the bees into the box with 3 frames removed and released 
the queen directly on to them,then moved the frames back in.


Best Regards

Donald Aitken, Edmonton Alberta

53° 41' 51" N 113° 37' 32" W

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