Does anyone have any information about the use of 'paper sludge'
fertilizer.  We have an opportunity to purchase 20 overwintered colonies
that have been housed in an area surrounded for about 50 acres with
fields fertilized using paper sludge.  The product is spread several
inches thick over the entire area and we are concerned about the
possible affect this may have (have had) on the bees.  The colonies
appear relatively strong, but neighbours in the area are complaining
bitterly about being bothered by large numbers of bees invading their
space; it does not appear the bees are very happy with the stuff.  Any
advice concerning this issue would be appreciated.
 
Further:  as we are novices, is it common practice for beekeepers to
make 'nukes' from overwintered colonies prior to placing them for sale?
 
 
Further:  Could someone let me know what is the 'average' poundage of
wax per super accumulated through the extraction process?