Beemaster's International Beekeeping Forum
BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: Donovan J on November 21, 2019, 06:21:16 pm
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Here in the pacific northwest we don't get much snow if any but this year may be different. Last February was a monster snow storm with three feet in some spots. This year might be the year of another one. I was looking at forecast models and a lot of them suggest snow next week and I have let the bees go on their own since last month. Then I remembered, ventilation boards. I completely forgot to get them. I went to check and all the hives were bustling but there was a bunch of water on the cover. I'm glad the bees are still okay but i need to order ventilation boards before the temps start going below 30 (again unheard of around here) I was going to get them around thanksgiving but I will have to get them a bit earlier.
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When it hits 30 the air dries out. It is between 40-50 where moisture is the biggest problem. Cold and damp for the bees and they cannot fan the hive.
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When it hits 30 the air dries out. It is between 40-50 where moisture is the biggest problem. Cold and damp for the bees and they cannot fan the hive.
Ah I see. Still i have to get ventilation boards
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Just realized I posted this in Member Intros lol
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Jim can move it.