#insulation
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December 22, 2025How Do You Get R-50? A Beekeeper's Guide to Hive Insulation
How Primal Bee reaches an average R-50 across the whole hive — multi-layer EPS, air chambers, bottom insulation, and shape factor — and why energy efficiency, not wall R-value alone, decides colony survival.
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November 18, 2025Winter Prep Is a Scam (If You Have the Right Hive)
New temperature research shows internal thermal stability — not wrapping, insulation boxes, or windbreaks — predicts winter colony survival with 96.8% accuracy. Why the right hive makes most traditional winter prep unnecessary.