tales of a novice beekeeper

[Rmcpb]

Let them worry about the ventillation. They spend quite a few resources setting the hive up for their conditions, don't be one of those beeks who think they know more than the bees. Our job is to give them the ability to set their own conditions and they will thrive.

[thewhiterhino]

I believe in insulated top covers in the winter to allow the top of the hive to warm up like a hollow tree would.
When I lived in Arkansas I lost 40 percent of the hives to moisture problems.
In Colorado I am experimenting with insulation methods and the top sweats above the insulation but not in the bee area.

[GSF]

Bigger vent holes maybe? Then you have to acknowledge they do everything for a reason. Some folks tilt their hive boxes so the moisture will run down the side instead of dripping on top of the bees.