On Tue, 6 Feb 1996, Ann Dougherty wrote:
> I'm considering getting a propolis trap this season. I never
> thought I would intentionally try to get this stuff, but the prices I've
> seen for it are really amazing.
>
> I assume the trap is a repetitively spaced gizmo smaller than a
> bee space that invites the bees to fill it up. I've never seen one and
> would like some information. How well do they work and what is the ease
> of use?
>
Ann, I was looking thru some of the last few American Bee Journals for
the product that they made to collect propulis. What I have seen in some
articals was a sheet of plastic netting with 1/8 inch holes in it. They
lay it over the frames and the bee try to fill it up. Then you take the
sheet out and out it in a freezer. The next day you bend the plastic back
and forth and the propulis breaks off because it is very brittle.
If I can find some info I will let you know. My two oldest are over at
the U of Wash now. One Sr. and one Fresh.My Daughter is in Mc man House
and I could send her back with some info.
Have a Great Day
Roy Nettlebeck