Paul Cronshaw, D.C.<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
 
>>I agree. However, past the first generation the cells will darken from
left
over cocoons thereby making egg detection a little easier.
 
Perhaps Mann-Lake could make the plastic a darker color. Do you think the
bees would care if if the plastic foundation is white or black background?
:)<<
 
I believe that one of the plastic foundation makers, it could be Permadent
or Plasticell, makes a black plastic foundation specifically for queen
breeders who graft eggs.  The black plastic makes it easier to see the eggs
and remove them.  I'm not sure if the bees care about the color.  Has
anyone tried this?
 
Ted Wout
Red Oak, TX