I'm a fan of auger holes. Bees love them as an alternative entrance, especially in supers. When I want them shut, a little piece of duct tape (or "duck" tape here in Southeast Missouri) closes them off. Grant Jackson, MO *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L