Walter Weller recently mentioned screen floats for hive top feeders. I do not use screen floats but rather put a screened or galvanised iron cage around the entrance to keep the bees from drowning in the syrup. I have posted a picture of the feeders at: http://www3.telus.net/public/darn/feeders.jpg Best regards Donald Aitken --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.593 / Virus Database: 376 - Release Date: 20/02/2004 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::