Mike
What I am trying to say is, the days are over when you can send bees from a cold climate right into the almonds.In other words , get them the hell out of the snow by mid Nov. Now that may not be convenient for you, but if you play the almond circuit, it's your best bet.
good luck with your spring,
Keith
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