On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Jerry Bromenshenk wrote:

> 3) When it was VERY cold, the cluster would move over against an outside,
> EMPTY comb.
>
> They would press their bodies against the empty cells, in essence,
> producing a DEAD AIR space, for better insulation.

This would speak in favor of follower boards, no?  I am a big fan of
follower boards.  I try to keep two in all my deep brood chambers.
Doing so, I find that my outermost frames get filled fully with
stores.

I know we have discussed follower boards and the possible benefits for
overwintering, but I do not recall if any studies verified or not a
possible advantage.  References anyone?

Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!

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