On Thu, 16 Jan 1997 18:53:57 -0500 Beekeepers at Norfolk <[log in to unmask]> writes: >Essentially his method involves using stips of common waxed paper >coated with food grade mineral oil. The strips are inserted into the hive and >left for two weeks at which time new strips are inserted. Details later. Admittedly I am a hobbyist and not a long time experienced Beekeeper as some are on this List. I am sorry, but I do not see this method as that "astounding'! Is it not a "take-off" on grease patties of sorts! Welcome comments from those of you who are experienced commercial beekeepers. No disrespect to the good Doctor! Al ....................................................................................................... Al Needham--Scituate,MA,[log in to unmask] "The HoneyBee"--An Educational Program About Honey Bees With A Superb Slide Show-Version 2.0 (c) 1997 Download From: HTTP://www.kuai.se/~beeman