> To get the bees to put comb in a glass jar, take an inner cover and put a
> hole in it the size of the jar's top (actually a little smaller).  Put the
> cover on and place the jar upside down over the hole.  Cover the inner cover
> hole.  To get it done faster, you would have to do it during the honey flow
> and keep the bees cramped up.

I've never tried this trick, but from making lots and lots of comb honey, I have
learned that bees draw comb best in the dark, so covering the jar would be wise.
Another consideration is the heat of the sun in the jar on a hot day might
otherwise melt the comb and even harm the bees.

I should think that if I were doing this trick and had a chunk or two of nice
new white burr comb handy, I would cut it to size and slide it in there to give
them start.  Of course the idea is -- after they are done, to allow the bees to
leave the jar and fill it with fancy honey.  Hmmmm .  Maybe I'll try it
sometime.

allen
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