In a message dated 96-12-28 19:10:06 EST, you write:
 
<< Harry Sweet wrote:
 >
 
 > Why on earth would anyone paint the inside of a hive? The bees provide
 > an excellent sealer.
 > Harry Sweet
 > N. California
 
 I have never seen a hive that the bees have provided an excellent sealer
 to the
 inside of the boxes.  I agree that boxes last a lot longer with less
 warpage if
 they are painted or sealed on the inside as well as the outside.
 
 Vic Kroenke
 Kansas,USA
  >>
Well.... what about all that propolis. My hives get a real nice
coating by the bees. Do they not do this in other lands?
I vent my hives and don't have much of a moisture problem,
do you think that might make a difference?
I've never had a box get warped in 10 years. Usually they get
UNwarped.
 
Batten down those bee hatches there's a big storm brew'in on
the US west coast and soon to come to you mid-westerners!
Harry Sweet
N. California