Todd, notice that bees do not pack pollen to the top of combs but leave 1/16" or so empty. This is so they can cover the pollen with honey later, presumably to keep the pollen fresh. In the summer, I mark combs with lots of pollen with a thumb tack so I can be sure to be able to identify them when I organize the hive for winter. Dan --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos, & more faith.yahoo.com