At what temperature should I wrap my bees?

Protect your winter bees by wrapping when they start to cluster. If you overwinter your bees indoors, you can continue to protect them by wrapping when hives are placed outside in the early spring months to help mitigate the transition.

Does the Bee Cozy provide ventilation?

Yes. Every Bee Cozy has a seal mark or seam where the two ends meet. When placing the Bee Cozy on the hive, keep the seam to the front of the hive, as it provides an air funnel for the top and bottom entrances. Secure the entrance reducer in place and ensure top and...

Where do I place the inner cover pad?

The Inner Cover Pad is designed to fit into a deep inner cover. Place the Inner Cover Pad on top of the deep inner cover and place the hive lid over top. Inner Cover Pads will also work with shallow supers. If you have a standard inner cover, you may have to roll the...

What is the best way to store the Bee Cozy?

Start by rolling and compressing the air out of your Bee Cozy; hold it in place with elastics or strings. Then store in a dry location. If your Bee Cozy is wet after winter, hang it to dry with the seam vertical to the ground before storing.