Cold doesn’t kill bees — moisture does. That’s why we take hive insulation seriously — both inside and out. At Homers Honeybee, we use what we call the Bee Beanie — an insulated top cover that prevents warm air from condensing and dripping back down on the cluster. That moisture can chill and kill bees faster than the cold ever will. For outer insulation, we use the Bee Cozy — a sleeve that keeps the hive dry and stable while still allowing ventilation through the top entrance. It’s not about tr