In a message dated 12/13/01 10:44:24 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> 1.  Are package bees really reluctant to draw comb on plastic frames

   I think everyone is missing the point. Starting package bees on foundation
instead of drawn comb is pretty near bee torturing. It gives them the most
work to do and it gives you the least return for their efforts.  A package
will build up fast on drawn comb after an initial decline. The same package
on foundation won't do but half as well, ANY foundation.
   Given the option draw your foundation into combs on full strength hives
that have made nice comb before, even the bees vary a bit from hive to hive.