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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: What did you do in your Apiary/Bee yard today?
« Last post by The15thMember on May 11, 2024, 02:21:38 pm »It can be a problem, but a little condensation is probably normal. I mean, most hives don't have portals like yours, and the wood is a bit more absorbent, so I wouldn't be too concerned if it's just forming on the windows. What you don't want is water dripping down on the bees from the lid, but I don't think even that is a huge deal provided the bees aren't clustered because of the cold. As I've mentioned, my climate is very humid, and I don't have any trouble with condensation causing problems (except for mold) in the summer. If I see condensation I think is excessive, then I just open the entrance more or otherwise give the bees a little more ventilation.