>If a nuc can survive an Alaskan winter, it could survive even here in NJ! How do you do it? 5 frame stand alone nucs can be overwintered here in Alaska. I've gotten them through (although not routinely) in the past. Last winter I banked an Alaska raised queen in a 5 frame nuc insulated with a 1-inch thickness of styrofaom and wrapped in tar paper. The queen was used to head up a split made this spring on another overwintered hive. Incidentally both the nuc and the overwintered hives were fed sugar syrup (Hi Keith! <g>) Regards Dick Allen Regards, Dick Allen :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::