On Wed, 7 Feb 1996, Diana Sammataro wrote: > Interesting line of discussion going on current, re: colored wax. We all > know that old comb with more volatile odors is more attractive, but COLOR? > Very interesting. > > I have another question, that I know the answer exists, but I haven't been > able to find it in H&HB or ABC...yet. > How many bees can cover a deep frame, both sides? How many capped bees can > occupy a deep frame, assuming in both the maximum number of bees/brood can > fit on a deep. Anyone have some references? > > Thanks, DIana I don't know about the number of bees on a frame but I consider there to be 25 cells per square inch. Therefore, if the brood patch was 4 x 5 there would be 20 x 25 = 500 bees in these cells...and likely more on the other side. A comb holds an awful lot of bees. Eric Eric Abell email: [log in to unmask] Gibbons, AB, T0A 1N0 Canada (403) 998 3143