"Bob Harrison"said Do not place the cappings close to the hives as will promote robbing when the honey flow is over. 300 feet is the usual distance told by the experts. I would suggest that most experts worth their salt would advise strongly against allowing bees to clean up cappings as it is an excellent way of spreading disease. Peter Edwards [log in to unmask] www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::