Allen Dick wrote; And, the label says, "For best results...". This does not sound like an edict, it sounds like a suggestion to me. Then it says, "For best chemical distribution...". This again sounds like a suggestion, open to some compromise. Further it says, "Place strips in hive for 42 days. Remove strips after treatment period. Honey supers may be replaced after strips are removed." This appears to mean that the treatment period is 42 days, and some time (unspecified) after that time, you are to remove them, especially if you wish to put supers on. -end- Is this the same way you would interpret this lable if it was on a medicine bottle that was going to save your life? Ed Parker Serenity Gardens