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I'm not one of the experienced ones, but I would say to put your actual location on your profile. This really helps get answers as lots of beekeeping help is geography specific. What is good practice in New Hampshire doesn't always work so great in Florida, for example.
Welcome. :cheer: As Francus suggested, put your location into your profile so we can help you better.
Listen to others but make your own decisions based on what your girls need, not what you would like the bees to do.