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Solar heated beehives

Journal Article · · Agric. Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5658818
A new translucent plastic cover for bee hives is described which will serve as a passive solar collector and insulator. Scientists at the USDA-ARS designed the cover to maintain bees in cold weather. It should be of interest to beekeepers in northern states who have had to destroy colonies to avoid overwintering costs.
OSTI ID:
5658818
Journal Information:
Agric. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Agric. Res.; (United States) Vol. 33:2; ISSN AGREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English