In a message dated 5/4/2004 8:22:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: I also saw a dead worker head in a cell. that usually can mean no more food. did the hive have stores of nectar and pollen? Kathy Cox, Bloomfield Bees and Bouquets Northern California, Italian, 35 hives www.kathycox.frankcox.net :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::