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Would doing both of the above be overkill?

I'm having this issue now, mouse guard is on the last few days (it's my first hive). I'd rather not open up the reducer with winter coming in.

When will you aim to have finished your final treatment of the year roughly?

If you skip to 10 minutes you'll see the method. Fully ventilated for winter, no insulation.

Would 9mm be OK do you think?

I have seen more content online thay suggests to insulate a hive for winter. Yet there are a few people out there that remove the inspection board and will have some breathable cloth below the crown board or a moisture board slightly raised above. Have people tried both methods or what do you...

If I make a custom mouse guard, what size should I drill the holes into the strip of metal?

Good weekend everyone. If I keep the inspection board removed for the winter, is it necessary to have a mouse guard as I can't imagine mice tolerating the airflow?

That's great, thanks guys.

All going well I will have my first hive going in the next 2-3 weeks. Is there any issue facing the entrance northwards? My chosen location will get midday sun all year but facing the entrance north would save the garden from the flight path of the bees as they return home.

Thank you guys, I am across the water in Ireland so similar climate and winters to UK. I will use the Dummy boards as they will be straight into the brood box from the supplier, and feed each evening. Should I fill the remaining gap with insulation or just leave it hollow?

Hi Guys, I will be getting my first nuc (six frame) before the end of the month. I was hoping to get it earlier but it has worked out this way. Is there any guidance people can give me for increasing the survival chances of the bees over the winter and what best preparations I can do...