> >Give going foundation-free a try and see how it works for YOUR bees.


As a long-time beekeeper, it's interesting to follow the foundation
discussions.  Back when, ALL of us used either natural beeswax foundation
or starter strips--this is way "old school" and nothing new.

When plastic foundation was first introduced, most of us were hesitant to
put any plastic into our hives.  Many of us used Duragilt, but dropped it
like a rock when the rigid plastic core with the embossed cell outlines
came on market.

At that point in time, thousands of beekeepers tested plastic core
foundation vs. natural beeswax or starter strips.  After careful
observation, most went over to plastic foundation and never looked back.
Our bees thrived on it.

There may well be some advantages to natural or foundationless combs.  But
keep in mind that they were compared on a large scale by many beekeepers
years ago.  We saw how both worked for OUR bees.

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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