In a message dated 97-01-02 00:38:57 EST, you write: << So <when> I put my hive together I painted it with HQ brand wood preservative. I was very careful to only paint the outside facings of the deep supers and honey super, the 3 outside facings of the bottom board, and the 4 outside and 4 bottom edge facings of the top cover. My friend is saying that my honey will be contaminated. Is this so? Carl [log in to unmask] ... If you turn the battery around the Energizer Bunny keeps coming and.. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 >> I doubt it and jokes travel fast. Harry Sweet Wading in N. California