We had an unusual amount of superceure also this year,that and non laying quees or queens that disappeared.We live in an area with little or no pesticide in by far the majority of the beekeeping area. That is why our honey can be sold for so much money.For making jam 2.00 a pound in jars 4.00 to 8.00 per pound. The health food people really get into it. I dont think chemicals is the cause. But Ill be listening for possible answers. Jerry Fries