IbNup, welcome to our forum, wonderful that you found us. The beekeeper never stops asking questions, it is how we learn and learning is the greatest thing on earth. Your aspiration of increasing your colony numbers is wonderful, and it will come to pass for surely. Stick around, glean knowledge from our forum, and remember, ask any question that your heart desires -- all questions are important and will get an answer. Have that most wonderful and awesome day, with that beautiful health. Cindi