@tonywestsbees6042 I'm trying some of the hive hugger crown tops, R32 in place of insulation and top cover. A little pricy but one piece instead of 2 or 3.
The polystyrene sticks so well to the propolis it will tear apart and the bees will chew on it unless it is painted heavily. I can also pop the top and polystyrene off and see thru the plastic before pealing it back.
Good video.
Thanks
After this is all done, it is monitor until Spring. Good stuff Tony.
Yes. I have a few hives I need to drop fondant on but otherwise they look good. Big check on them all in January.
Instead of the plastic I use the double bubble/reflectex insulation per Fred Dunn. Leave on all year.
Reflectex works well. The 2" polystyrene add additional insulation. Any top insulation is a plus summer and winter. Thanks for watching.
@tonywestsbees6042 I'm trying some of the hive hugger crown tops, R32 in place of insulation and top cover. A little pricy but one piece instead of 2 or 3.
What's your reasoning on adding the plastic before the insulation? Is it just to keep the insulation free of comb and propolis?
Bees will chew holes in polystyrene.
The polystyrene sticks so well to the propolis it will tear apart and the bees will chew on it unless it is painted heavily. I can also pop the top and polystyrene off and see thru the plastic before pealing it back.