deknow one theory i have is that there simply wasn't enough metabolism going on to create enough moisture to process the sugar. Could it be possible a dehydratation of those 5 colonies because of location, think with respect the others. Were they doing as wind break for the others? -- Juanse Barros J. APIZUR S.A. Carrera 695 Gorbea - CHILE +56-45-271693 08-3613310 http://apiaraucania.blogspot.com/ [log in to unmask] **************************************************** * General Information About BEE-L is available at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/default.htm * ****************************************************