>My plans for 1997 include one hive 100% duragilt, one hive 100 % Pierco, and >the rest in wax. There will probably be five hives next year. I have been very unhappy with duragilt. Once that wax coating is removed the bees will never use it. Also if they burrcomb it to a wall I have had the duraguilt buckle when removing the frame. I prefer wooden frames with plasticell foundation. I will try some all plastic frames in the spring. God Bless, Kelley Rosenlund [log in to unmask] Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A., Phone:352-378-7510 200 hives, 1 year in beekeeping.