>My plans for 1997 include one hive 100% duragilt, one hive 100 % Pierco, and
>the rest in wax. There will probably be five hives next year.
 
 
I have been very unhappy with duragilt. Once that wax coating is removed the
bees will never use it. Also if they burrcomb it to a wall I have had the
duraguilt buckle when removing the frame. I prefer wooden frames with
plasticell foundation. I will try some all plastic frames in the spring.
 
God Bless,
Kelley Rosenlund  [log in to unmask]
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A., Phone:352-378-7510
200 hives, 1 year in beekeeping.