Thanks, but after (5) years Beekeeping, only over-wintering once successfully, was very disapppointing. This last Fall, I fully prepped my bees to make it, using all the proven methods. Screened Bottom Board, secondary ER exit/entrance (if Bottom Entrance becomes blocked), Fondant, Syrup in the Fall, Screened top Inner Cover, Airspace, etc... If I could have afforded it, I would have had 3 or 4 hives, not gambling on over-wintering just 1. Here the challenge is sustained wet weather, although we didn't have as much this past season. Yes, all through the season, I have healthy happy bees, but the Winter here is very hard on them and most suffer losses each year, too many, sadly. I will consider it as the season draws near to get bees, not sure if we can afford it... I don't lack equipment or hives, anyway.