. Beekeeping in Illinois. Bees; Bee culture. Fall and Winter Management Ti without any special protection. However, in central and northern Illi- nois some form of winter packing may still be advantageous to the bees and the beekeeper. Those beekeepers who pack their hives report iis that these colonies are invariably stronger and in better condition than colonies that are left unprotected. During extended cold periods, a tit simple wrapping of lightweight black roofing paper may help warm the 111 ;olony enough to prevent starvation of bees that would otherwise be a unable to move to reach add
. Beekeeping in Illinois. Bees; Bee culture. Fall and Winter Management Ti without any special protection. However, in central and northern Illi- nois some form of winter packing may still be advantageous to the bees and the beekeeper. Those beekeepers who pack their hives report iis that these colonies are invariably stronger and in better condition than colonies that are left unprotected. During extended cold periods, a tit simple wrapping of lightweight black roofing paper may help warm the 111 ;olony enough to prevent starvation of bees that would otherwise be a unable to move to reach additional food. The paper can be stapled, IH ;leated, or tied around the hive and beneath the lid. If you use such kjI 1 wrap, be sure that the entrance to the hive will not be covered if the t( 3aper moves. t! Wind protection is important to good wintering. Shrubs, fences, or iii| jther artificial windbreaks help the colonies survive by slowing the loss loi 3f heat from the hives (Fig. 49). Snow may completely cover the lives without damaging the bees but the hives should not be located ha ;vhere water may collect. The winter apiary site should also be on a e\i slope or in an area where cold air will flow away from the hives and ,ot collect around them. If your winter apiary location does not permit he sun to shine on the hives or is undesirable in other ways for winter- vfjng, plan to move the bees to a better location. Losses of bees during winter are often high in spite of increasing nowledge about the biology and management of honey bees. Many ees of all ages die in the hive. Losses appear to be greater in very. ^n apiary in winter. The snow fence provides wind protection until the tvergreens grow taller. The hives face south and the slight slope allows air Irainage. (Fig. 49). Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly rese
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