In a message dated 96-04-10 14:15:00 EDT, you write:
 
>   This is a real beginner question. When inspecting a
>hive, assuming 10 fames, designated 1-10 with oreintation <,
>what is the proper procedure and are there any hints to make
>it easier to get it right?
 
Remove any end frame first 1 or 10 inspect the hive and place them back like
you found them in the hive. The out board frames (1and10) are usually food
stores pollen and honey. The frames 2 thru 9 are brood frames. The reason
that you want to put them back like you find them is to keep the brood nest
intact. If you put a frame of pollen in the middle or the 2 or 8 position the
bees will start a new pollen frame on the out board frame 1 and 10 and the
old out board frames will be plugged up with pollen or honey and restrict the
space the queen has to lay in.
 
Dean M. Breaux
Hybri-Bees
Breeding Better Bees