Dear Bee-listers...
Well, its that time of year.  And since all my bees died last winter I
thought I might ask the lists what the best way to insulate their hives
for the winter, since this may have been my problem.
What I was planning to do was place an empty super over (or under?) the
inner cover and fill it with something....maybe straw?....Well.that is
what I would like to know.  I know they need ventilation during the
winter to get rid of moisture, and I just popped an outer cover and there
is already drops of water on the inner cover....
Any help would be most appreciated..:
Ian
 
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