Medhat
For MT and most of the northern states of the US, I can affirm that our yearly overwintering losses pre-varroa were generally 5-10%. 15% was considered a bad year. Now, I know you're farther north, so 15% may not be so bad. Regardless, post-varroa was when we saw the losses take a jump.
Jerry
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