has anyone ever tried heating hives in severe winter climates?It seems
to me that 2 or 3 small light bulbs (christmas lights?) behind a
hardware cloth cover, to keep the bees from getting burnt,would raise
the temp of the hive sufficiently for the bees to utilize their honey
stores through out the hive.It probably wouldnt cost more than a dollar
per hive to power the lights all winter.they could be wrapped in foil to
maintain a dark interior.solar battery chargers for remote areas.
its bound to be cheaper than mail order apiaries!!!
                          its one of those newbee thoughts that happened
                          while watching the bees, and swelling
less                      these days.
                           garth, cant get mail to you still trying