Is it better to open the brood nest with drawn comb or foundation? Foundationless is not an option for me. I know the foundation will employ many nurse bees to draw it out, but i've also seen it as counterproductive given the time it takes to draw it out and the bees tendency to see it as a barrier. Drawn comb, on the other hand doesn't employ as many nurse bees and I assume may require more frequent manipulations because they do use it quicker. I would be using wax foundation if it makes a difference. I repeat, foundationless is not an option for me. For those of you that practice opening the broodnest for swarm prevention, what are your experiences. Thanks