>> We found 5.25 noticably
>> outperformed even 5.3 in a controlled, but unpublished experiment.

> In what way do they perform better? I have started using Pierco frames for
> the past year in the UK and am wondering what your experiences were.

We tried a number of brood comb options for starting package bees, including
dark comb, light comb, two colours of plastic foundation, and black Pierco
one-piece frames

I described the test at
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/articles/fdnvsdrawn.htm

If you have any questions, let me know.

allen

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