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> Some years ago I read a book by Taylor which suggested painting hive
> bodies with creosote as a preservative.  Anyone ever tried it?  I found
> it hard to believe that the bees would tolerate the creosote fumes.  I
> would be interested to learn of your experiences.  Thank you.  Jim
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> |  James D. Satterfield  |  [log in to unmask] |
 
A bee-keeping acquaitance who used to use road paint to waterproof his
home-built hives tells me a number of people here (in Cape Town) have used
creosote (on the outside of the hive only, BTW) for a long while.
 
Michael Becker
as good as can bee