I installed 2 packages 5/3/2010. Inspected hive on 5/7/2010 to remove queen cages. Queens released in both, but bees are building comb at an angle rather than down from the beveled top bars. Wasn't sure what to do, but decided it had comb had to be removed sooner or later so I cut out all the new comb and mended with string to the top bar in alignment and hope the bees will get the idea. With all the havoc in removing all the new comb and replacing it, I have no idea if I the queens is still in the hive or if they will start building comb from the starter strips properly. If anyone has experienced this, I'd like to hear about your approach or solution.
Thanks,
Greg Watkevich