Duane H. Bajema wrote:
 
> My question is, how do I proceed here in Northwest Iowa where the
 
Hi Duane, I'd treat them like a nuc that I wanted to winter
over. Put a division screen above a strong hive, put the small
unit above that. It should be heavy with stores and a fair
spot for them to cluster. ( oh yes, wrap em' and a moisture
board helps too! You never know how brutal the winter maybe )
 
There you have my "secret" for wintering over nucs. :)
 
Scott  near St.Paul, MN  USA