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We have been discussing the use of expanded polystyrene
(EPS, AKA Styrofoam) equipment, along with other topics like our
experience with ammonium nitrate in smokers. over at the
honeybeeworld.com forum:
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=348&start=50#p1636
Recently, an interesting observation was made in regard to queen
introduction success. From a small and limited sample, we are
seeing the possibility that new plastic boxes may cause problems
with queen acceptance. Older boxes, not so much.
We love EPS boxes and I have gone over to them entirely, but
now we are wondering if there could be something to this chance
observation.
I have been recommending airing out and weathering new boxes
for some time now, but this seems to bear out my suspicions
that new EPS equipment outgases a bit at first. I checked
and it seems that other than polystyrene, the only other substance
mentioned in manufacture is pentane gas which is odorless and
only slightly toxic, but I wonder about mold releases, etc.
Are others on the list using EPS (BeeMax or Swienty) boxes and
seeing any such effects?
Any plastics engineers or technicians on the list?
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