In a message dated 16/10/2008 16:39:21 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: The workers do not mix in the supers but work exclusively above their queen. Are the super combs parallel or at right angles to the brood combs? I suspect the former in N. America where oblong boxes are usual. Chris **************************************************** * General Information About BEE-L is available at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/default.htm * ****************************************************