> "I really dislike a hive with a mix of wood and plastic frames."
>
> Which is the reason I am shifting to just one kind of frame/foundation.
>
> When I was the editor of our State Newsletter I would trial just about
> anything that came down the pike so other beekeepers would or would not go
> down that path. The result was an eclectic mix of frames and foundation.
>
> Even a hobby beekeeper has trouble keeping it all uniform and I was even

I was inclined to keep quiet on this subject because truthfully it made me 
smile. I have been using plastic and wood frames w/ inserts for many (+10) 
years with considerable success. Yes, it makes a great difference when 
undrawn frames are applied, and if they are recoated or not. If not a good 
flow put on drawn comb or feed syrup. I prefer not to feed just get the 
timing right, or close.Since I have been rewaxing the results have been so 
much improved I would not consider doing otherwise. I try to make a point to 
put on foundation along with some drawn comb the first of the season and 
save the majority of drawn comb for late in season when to cool to get much 
wax drawn. So, management plays a big roll in success.

Alden M.
NH 

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