Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers episode 217, Plastic VS Wooden Frames is one better?

Welcome to another episode of backyard beekeeping topics. Friday our electricity was taken out by a storm, so here we are on Saturday. Thank you for your patience. If you'd like to submit your own topic for consideration, please follow this link: https://www.fredsfinefowl.com/thewayt... All of these episodes are available as a PodCast, learn more here: https://www.fredsfinefowl.com/podcast... Today's topics are in order below - 1) I have seen a queen in my hive, but she wasn't laying. Is it too late in the year to re-Queen my hive? 2) I'm a new beekeeper looking to expand. I see you have a video comparing a couple of plastic foundations, I would like to hear your thoughts on full plastic frames. 3) Regarding feeding sugar syrup vs dry sugar. Why not switch to dry sugar feeding for the majority of the year? 4) Here in my location we have had 18.7 inches of rain from June 1st to July 23rd. The bees have been bringing in very little pollen. I have added Global Pollen Patties, did I do the right thing by adding the pollen patty? Learn more about Hive Alive here: https://www.fredsfinefowl.com/hiveali... 5) I have a Layens Hive that's almost full of brood and honey. The entrance is in the middle with options for entrances at either end. How do I move the entrance from the center to an end? Learn more about Layens Hives here: (not an affiliate link) don't forget to tell them that I sent you :) https://horizontalhive.com/ 6) I would like to know your thoughts on the Apimaye Hive now that you've had it for a year. This is my review of the Apimaye Hive:    • Apimaye Ergo Plus Bee Hive, My thoughts, a...   If you would like to participate in the Varroa Mite Monitoring Survey, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/@FrederickDun... If you would like to have some The Way To Bee merchandise, you'll find it right here: https://www.fredsfinefowl.com/mystore... Do you want an opportunity to support others via beekeeping or beekeeping equipment? Please look into: https://hivesforheroes.com/