Hi
 
I thought I might add my opinion on the discussion of plastic
foundation and frames.
 
In the past year I have converted my entire operation (35 hives for
pollen collection and avocado and papaya pollination) to plasticell
foundation.  While it seems to me the bees prefered the wax
foundation, when all they have to choose from is plastic, they have
eagerly drawn and used it.
 
My reasons for switching are many (more durable, can be reused if
eaten by wax moth, don't blow out when extracted, no wiring), and now
that I have made the switch and am using exclusively plastic
foundation I know that I will never buy wax foundation again!
 
My employer, Kona Queen, does not use plastic foundation.  We thought
about making the switch, but the conversion process would take years
and when given the choice the bees seem to prefer wax over plastic.
 
I would, and have, suggested plasticell (plastic) foundation to many
people and will continue to do so.