One hope is that recent warm temperatures will cause the beetles to shed a sort of antifreeze, rendering them vulnerable to a late deep-freeze, she said.
That request was previously challenged by city staff, who noted contractors faced unique challenges during the alternating deep-freeze and heavy snowfalls of this winter season.
The seeds stored there remain in deep-freeze, and locals on its staff even managed to continue sending samples to scientists and farmers who request them.
They are also better suited to transporting goods at deep-freeze temperatures of around, whereas evaporators and ice-cooling are more suited to maintaining temperatures of around.
