May 04, 2025. Flatock, Newfoundland. This hive hasn’t been touched or opened, even a crack, for 6 months. It’s a 3-medium hive (similar two 2 deeps) that had thick top hard insulation (R value = 20), only bottom ventilation and no wrap.
00:00 – An unwrapped hive with only top insulation.
00:56 – Opening the hive.
01:25 – Defense response.
01:43 – Closing the hive.
01:52 – Summary (looking good).