Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 230, fondant vs sugar for emergency winter feed and more...

This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/w4Ycle_BFVo

Topics and associated time-links have been generously provided by Adam Holmes

1) Should I modify my Layens Hive to install a screen bottom board? 10:36

2) I'm considering a Long-Langstroth hive, does the side the entrance is on matter? 15:58

3) Questions about candy boards vs fondant, vs dry sugar as a winter emergency feed. Will pollen patties cause brood rearing in winter? 20:10

4) What research or testing is presently being done to eradicate varroa destructor mites? 51:15

5) Have you ever left your Flow-Super on during winter? 58:25

6) I'm considering wrapping my hives for the first time. Will this cause more activity in the hive and result in more resource consumption? 1:09:10

7) Regarding OA at the end of November, aren't your temps below 48 degrees f? Is there a temp where you would be wasting your time? 1:17:19

8) If I put a jar of honey in the freezer, do I risk glass breakage? 1:26:14

9) How long is it safe/ok to keep honey in a warmer, would it be ok to leave honey in a warmer at 100 degrees to stop crystallization for 6 months to a year? 1:29:00