>>It does get COLD, VERY COLD in the interior of the state. In the south-central region that Keith lives in it often is warmer through winter than Canada and northern areas of the lower 48 U.S. states. Interior Alaska residents sometimes jokingly refer to the south-central region of the state as ‘the banana belt’. Well, thats a different story then. Talked to a beekeeper from Alaska, likely from the interior, and he painted a picture of an intense short productive honey season, and a long long winter. He wintered his bees indoors, outdoor wintering caused too much winter loss. Moved his business to Wyoming eventually. Tell me, what is your winter generally like, temp and length. I suppose packages are cheap and easy to get in Alaska..... :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::