I just got the latest issue of ABJ and read with great interest Tom
Seeley's article on his findings in the rate of build-up of colonies
on wax vs plastic foundation. He found that the colonies on plastic
drew out 30% less comb and stored about half the honey of the
colonies started on wax foundation. That's a significant difference.
Since these colonies were started from scratch, Tom Seeley makes a
good observation that another comparison should be run of colonies
set up on already drawn out frames [that have plastic and wax mid-
rib].
I've been using one piece plastic frames and perhaps should
reconsider my approach...
Waldemar
Long Island, NY
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