Doubtless all major bee supply houses monitor this List so I want to send a plea to them: Offer draftsman brushes with natural bristles. The standard one with nylon bristles are simply too harsh on the bees. If the former should cost a little more - why else would ones with nylon bristles be offered? - then give the customers a choice. Dan __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/