ADTBeekeeper, welcome to our forum, great that you have found us. Sorry to hear of your loss of the colonies from the bear, wonderful that you did not give up hope and have protected the bees now. It will be worth every bit of effort that you have done. Stick around, this will be a place that is a learning tool, a place to tell your stories, tales and experiences, and meet new friends. We love new members. Have a most wonderful and awesome day, to love and live, health. Cindi