Thanks guys,

Yes I was pretty sure I was at some fault for the burr comb.  Gosh as
for shutting the queen down I have 3 supers on and they are all full of
bees.  I'm extracting this week and will replace the boxes immediately.
Because I'm out of supers.  This is the first year that I have been out
of supers.  I usually have a couple left for insurance.  I love the
constant learning the little ladies demand of me.  Thanks for the
advice!

Kent Stienburg