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tetragona
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 Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 12:55 pm Post subject: top bar kenyan, linseed on inside of hive too? |
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Hello everyone,
Do you think I should paint my top bar hive with the linseed/ wax mix on the inside of the hive too, I live in a place that can get pretty wet,
Also, do you think solid floors are a good thing? or would you recommend using a layer of mesh first?
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trekmate
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Hi & Welcome.
LINSEED ONLY ON THE OUTSIDE! Bees like only bee products inside.
Floor depends on your aims. If you want to treat for Varroa you need to check Varroa levels, so need a mesh. If you aim to be treatment free immediately (not recommended if you have Varroa nearby) then solid floor is OK. |
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Viggen
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On the interior don't coat with anything.
I torch the inside either with oxy/gas torch or a propane torch. |
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