>> The latest was Allen's recent comment that was (approximately) 'top >> supering too early can be harmful to bees > > Allen, I've also gotten that impression as I've paid attention the > past couple of years (following a comment by you). Could you please > elaborate on your observations? I'm working on a reply, but it is very hard to write something that explains the topic and is not misunderstood. I think my original comments were misunderstood as I was referring to providing additional brood and honey space in the unsettled weather of the early season -- before the time for supering -- by adding brood boxes under an undisturbed existing hive that is getting crowded and possibly plugged by honey as well. I was not suggesting bottom supering -- or anything to do with supers. *********************************************** 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 Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm