> >>I agree. However, past the first generation the cells will darken from
> left
> over cocoons thereby making egg detection a little easier.
>
> Perhaps Mann-Lake could make the plastic a darker color. Do you think the
> bees would care if if the plastic foundation is white or black background?
> :)<<
>
> I believe that one of the plastic foundation makers, it could be Permadent
> or Plasticell, makes a black plastic foundation specifically for queen
> breeders who graft eggs.  The black plastic makes it easier to see the eggs
> and remove them.  I'm not sure if the bees care about the color.  Has
> anyone tried this?
>
> Ted Wout
> Red Oak, TXIt's Pierco that makes the black foundation.
Tim Townsend