Stefan writes: > Beekeeping should be, in my opinion, not an excessive "industry", but a >harmonious, scientifically based "cooperation" between us and Nature. I think it is more than clear that if we fail to accomodate the bees, the bees will decline to accomodate us. The ability to successfully judge the needs of the hive in balance with our own wishes is what makes a beekeeper's apiary distinct from hobby yard. It's what we all would like to achieve. Susan -- Susan Nielsen | Beehive: If you build it, [log in to unmask] | they will comb. --