Frame placement

Strategic frame placement within the hive can guide bees to build straight combs on foundationless frames. When introducing foundationless frames, placing them between straight, drawn combs acts as a template. Bees are more likely to build new comb parallel to existing straight combs. Alternating foundationless frames with drawn comb frames encourages bees to follow the existing comb direction and build straight, uniform combs as they expand comb construction. This method leverages bees' tendency to build parallel structures and promotes straight comb development on foundationless frames.