Description
The Bee Cozy Single is designed to fit a standard 10 frame, deep (9 5/8") Langstroth hive body. It provides an insulating layer to help minimize heat loss from the hive over the winter. With this assistance, bees will consume less feed and start off stronger in the spring. The Bee Cozy also acts as a windbreak for breezy locations. APPLYING THE BEE COZY Put the Bee Cozy on your hive once temperatures are consistently below cluster point of 50°F(10°C). REMOVING THE BEE COZY Take the Bee Cozy off your hive when temperatures are consistently above cluster point of 50°F(10°C), and possible snap freezes have passed. THE BEE COZY FIT Once the Bee Cozy has fully expanded, it should be snug to hive with some give around the sides and tighter to the corners. Keep the wrap seam to the front; the seam creates a tunnel opening where the top and bottom hive entrances are. PREVENTING MOISTURE Top and bottom entrances allow moisture to escape from the hive. Tip colonies forward so any moisture drains away from the entrance. Place a moisture absorbent material such as newspaper below the Inner Cover.