This article makes the distinction between super-sized bees and organic, naturally-raised bees -- interesting -- jo
http://www.raidersnewsnetwork.com/full.php?news=5139
Another article on CCD
Gives ya alot to think about. Would like to get into beekeeping having no carpentary skills doesn't help. I found it interesting about the size of the cells would like to know if anyone knows a supplier of hives that are "naturally" sized and shaped? Sounds like a special custom made order, man if I had skills I would start making and selling......
You can buy hives pre assembled if you don't want to worry about putting one together.