I wouldn't use moth crystals as that would contaminate the honey and
probably poison your bees.
Instead I'd place the frames in plastic bags, box them in critter-proof
containers and leave them in a froze place (an enclosed porch would be
ideal). Alternatively a freezer would do if you're from a climate where
it doesn't get (or stay) cold.
 
 
On Fri, 6 Jan 1995, Jim Osborn wrote:
 
> I've got some boxes that didn't get extracted in time, and will
> probably go back on this spring between the maple and the blackberries.
> In the meantime, I suppose I should protect them from wax moths
> with the usual crystals, but given all the honey in there, I'm
> reluctant.  I always air the boxes out for a day or two before
> putting them on the hives, but wouldn't the chemicals get down
> into the honey and not simply air out gracefully?  I suppose my
> alternative is to take my chances with the moths, as it is pretty
> cool in this part of the world.
>
> Any reccommendations?
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