> In only one of > several hundred instances did the bees just chew it right off her > (didn't harm her, seemingly). In the other cases, it does wear > somewhat, but it lasted the two years required. You see, there may be some slight disadvantages to hygienic bees. But maybe here we have a handy test ? Regards Allen W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0 Internet:[log in to unmask] & [log in to unmask] Honey. Bees, & Art <http://www.internode.net/~allend/>