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DavePaulson
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Starter strip wire?
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August 12, 2007, 03:29:43 pm »
Does any one use wire in the frames when they use starter strip? Would the bees build it in? Are the combs strong enough without it.
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Mici
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August 12, 2007, 03:52:43 pm »
i do, the building dependes, sometimes they build as if there's no wire, whilst some comb looks like...well like hair comb, LOL
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Moonshae
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August 12, 2007, 07:08:20 pm »
I used wired foundation for mine, because that's what I had. It's more time consuming cutting the strips, but it does hold them in well.
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Michael Bush
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August 13, 2007, 07:10:57 am »
>Does any one use wire in the frames when they use starter strip?
I don't, but I know people who do.
> Would the bees build it in?
Yes. The more level the hive the more likely it will land in the center of the comb.
> Are the combs strong enough without it.
Yes. If you're gentle with them.
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I do.
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