---------------Original Message--------------- >I have had a problem cleaning off the plastic frames. I have best >success in the cold of winter. Scraping old brood comb when cold >will pull much of it away from the plastic, leaving it bare. But, >there is always some stubborn portion that just cuts off at the tops >of the plastic cells, leaving a smooth area. The bees often then draw >this out as drone or bridge across to the next frame. Has anyone >found a way around this? You can try twisting the comb in the cold, that may loosen the wax cake enough to remove it. I have also heard of some people imersing the frame in hat water for no more than 5 seconds, to loosen the wax. Generally we find these heavy waxed areas to be quite small, so we haven't worried about them. >equipment, Can it be used on the plastic frames? Scraping and packing >them in alternating positions as they are shipped reduces the volume by >about ?30%? so this would reduce sterilization costs, based upon volume >(I have heard). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Raymond J. Lackey, EAS Master Beekeeper, VP LIBA + + Twelve years exper with 25 colonies on Long Island, NY+ + INTERNET: [log in to unmask] + + Mail: 1260 Walnut Avenue, Bohemia NY 11617-2176 + + Home Phone: 516-567-1936 FAX: 516-262-8053 + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ TPLR HONEY FARMS Tim Townsend RR 1 Stony Plain Alberta [log in to unmask]