M Markthebuilder House Bee *** BeeKeeping Supporter Joined Apr 8, 2015 Messages 340 Reaction score 199 Location Newcastle Hive Type None Oct 15, 2021 #1 Noted ice on the outside top of polly hives this morning, the metal roofs on others however were wet they are insulated but possibly not enough
Noted ice on the outside top of polly hives this morning, the metal roofs on others however were wet they are insulated but possibly not enough
Ian123 Queen Bee *** Joined Jun 20, 2018 Messages 6,356 Reaction score 4,787 Location surrey Hive Type None Oct 15, 2021 #2 Mark don’t overly worry, use modern materials insulate and give the bees every advantage you can. However bees survive perfectly well in wooden hives.!!
Mark don’t overly worry, use modern materials insulate and give the bees every advantage you can. However bees survive perfectly well in wooden hives.!!
oxnatbees House Bee Joined Apr 15, 2012 Messages 296 Reaction score 174 Location Oxfordshire UK Hive Type warre Number of Hives 6 Oct 15, 2021 #3 If you see ice on the outside of a hive full of warm bees, your walls and roof are enviable insulators 8)
If you see ice on the outside of a hive full of warm bees, your walls and roof are enviable insulators 8)
F Finman Queen Bee Joined Nov 8, 2008 Messages 27,887 Reaction score 2,023 Location Finland, Helsinki Hive Type Langstroth Oct 15, 2021 #4 If you see ice outside, it is only a sign that night has been cold.