>> According to Mitchell, an insulted hive "with" a top vent defeats the buoyancy effect
There you have it, don't insult the hives!
Interesting take, I often insult and assault my hives don't you? But what Mitchell was actually saying ( excuse my hubris ) is that when insulating don't provide a top vent.
Bill Hesbach
Insulting hives in Cheshire CT
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