I like the pine boxes as well and agree with everything that has been said. The only thing I have question with is I have never found a wild bee hive in a pine tree. They are always in Laruel Oak. Swarms are in other trees but never stay over a day or two. You think that over the years we have been putting them in Pine Boxes they would prefer Pine. Has anyone ever used Oak for the brood boxes? Michael Housel Orlandobee :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::