Regarding a good book for beekeeping questions I recommend: "The Beekeeper's Handbook" Sammataro, Diana and Avitable, Alphonse, New York Collier, 1986. ISBN 0 - 02-081410-0 This book is easy to understand and the illustrations are helpful. Adam VDACS Apiary Inspector 116 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 703-433-1006 [log in to unmask]