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Richard A Cartwright <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:49:10 -0400
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<<Keith said........"...........Directly above the cluster it was dry on 
top
under the cover, but under the cover where the cluster was not located 
there was droplets of water. Probably from condensation and I
assume these droplets would build in weight and eventually drop to the 
bottom.>>

This discussion of the problems associated with condensation during the 
Winter makes me wonder if the bees actually rely on some amount of 
condensation as a water supply. Do they need to drink water during the 
Winter months, or do honey reserves provide them with enough. Along these 
lines, is a 'perfectly' ventilated hive (i.e. no condensation)a detriment 
to the Wintering survivability?

Any thoughts?

Dick Cartwright
Stony Brook, NY

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