My inspection today revealed the following:
Bees 6.5 frames about 14,000
Brood 2 frames, very tight pattern in upper deep.
Honey/nectar 2.5 frame
Pollen 0.25 frames.
Treated with API var life. Closed screened bottom and reduced entrance. I also stopped feeding, will resume in three weeks.
Killed one shb and had very few in trap.
Killed two water bugs (eastern nc roach)
Killed one moth.
Our winter averages are low 50 s F.