I registered yesterday. I have been reading Beemaster for several months and have gained lots of info or maybe misinfo. Thanks I had 23 hives in 1949 - 57 then I became a proud member of the armed forces, my bees went away also. Now 57 years later we, ie: my family and I have 6 hives and some more in trees and houses. Now for the profound statement, "Beekeeping has really changed". I set out 6 swarm traps and caught 3 swarms. One swarm was in an old quick put together NUC with 3 frames one with foundation the others with a hand sized piece of drawn comb rubber banded in, the box was full completely with bees and their production from top to bottom and this in only 3 weeks. thanks for all the help. Paus, Gilmer tx