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Thu, 12 Jul 2001 10:15:22 -0600
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Re: Varroa control and screen size
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> Yeah, I know the bees will try to propolize the joint between the groove and
> the screen, but I paint the grooves and the frames with beeswax to keep the
> problem to a minimum...

Have you considered Vaseline?  It has been fairly well recommended in this list
and others to prevent propolization between supers and on frame rests.

allen

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