Mark Horsnell wrote:
 
> can i impose on the collective ideas of u all...... to find out a
> quick &
> efficient way to get rid of the burr comb that is clogging up between
> the bars?
>
> thanx in advance,
>
> mark
 
 For Mark Horsnell:
Dear Mark:
     Burr comb is a nuisance and a waste of "bee work."  The easiest way
to get rid of burr comb is not to have any.  I am not being silly.  Good
management practices will prevent most often the formation of burr
comb.  The bees are work-a-holic little creatures and will deposit their
little cells in any empty space they find.  One way to keep them from
filling-in the space between frames is to give them empty frames to fill
up.  You will seldom see burr comb in chambers that have empty frames.
I'll agree that it takes more time to keep going in and giving them
"empties" but that is
what you want to do.  Give them room for them to work.  Incidentally, by
removing full frames and substituting them with empty (be it by frames
with or without foundation) reduces crowding and hence swarming.  Try it
and let me know if it works for you.
Best regards.
Dr. Rodriguez