On Thu, 5 Sep 1996, Allen Dick wrote: > > but now someone > > has told me, since they didn't draw it this year, they never > > will. I can see that if it was heavily trafficked, but it > > wasn't. I hate the thought of replacing all that foundation. > > Best solution is not to give tto much at once, and not to oversuper > with foundation. > > Or use plastic foundation. > I have heard that a lot...about bees not liking plastic foundation...eg..Plasticell.....But I have had no problem getting it drawn as long as there's a good nectar flow and/or feeding.... Plus...Plasticell is good because after the combs get damaged or whatever..you can just scrape off the comb..and let the bees start over...:) Ian Watson [log in to unmask]