Regarding the drones. Half of the equation: queens and drones, is the drones. Eliminate the drones from all of the hives except those showing traits we wish to promote. Are drones loyal to their home hive? The unwanted drones could be trapped as they return to their hive and be eliminated from the potential breeding stock. David _________________________________________________________________ Scope out the new MSN Plus Internet Software — optimizes dial-up to the max! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/plus&ST=1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::