Agreed. Beekeepers have gathered a lot of experience. Is some of it based on incorrect understanding of science? Sure. Would they have noticed if insulation was a deciding factor in loss of colonies? Absolutely.
I will say that this article together with one from earlier this year [1] put into question the benefit of cold storage.
I will say that this article together with one from earlier this year [1] put into question the benefit of cold storage.
[1] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-39095-5