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Title: Foundation color and spotting eggs
Post by: greenbtree on June 15, 2010, 02:08:35 PM
I know, I know, GreenBTree asks the goofiest questions...

But really, my eyes just aren't what they used to be (my arms aren't long enough) and I have a heck of a time spotting eggs.  I try wearing my reading glasses during inspections, but still have trouble.  Are they easier to spot against the black plastic foundation?  I use the technique of holding up the frame to let the sun shine down into the cells - still no joy.  Obviously my queens are laying lots of eggs, that brood is coming from somewhere... :-D

JC
Title: Re: Foundation color and spotting eggs
Post by: greenbtree on June 15, 2010, 02:11:06 PM
Oops, hit the wrong button and put this in the wrong spot - is there someway to move this post?  I meant it to go in general beekeeping.

JC
Title: Re: Foundation color and spotting eggs
Post by: JP on June 15, 2010, 04:34:40 PM
There is definitely an advantage in using black foundation such as pierco. The eggs jump right out at ya!


...JP
Title: Re: Foundation color and spotting eggs
Post by: greenbtree on June 15, 2010, 08:54:15 PM
Thanks, I think I'll get some and try it.

JC