In message <[log in to unmask]>, Michael Palmer <[log in to unmask]> writes >You could always pour granulated sugar around the inner cover escape hole. >Moisture from the colony helps liquify the sugar. Cut a cross in the bag, fold open, add a quarter cup of water, wait till it is absorbed, then turn it over and place over the hole above the cluster. Bees will climb up and have some insulation. -- James Kilty :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::