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Barry Birkey <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 11 Nov 1996 08:02:26 -0600
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Vladimir Ptacek wrote:
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> Dear friends,
> >From the sanitary point of wiev I feel as very important to find a way how
> to construct maximum combs without using foundations since the wax used
> in manufacturing them may be contaminated by cumulated residues from
> previous treatments against bee diseases especially varroa. I dont know if
> plastic frames would be a solution here, since they maybe can cummulate
> residues, too.
 
Vladimir -
 
Have you ever considered making your own wax foundation using your own wax that would
be "less" contaminated? There is a book published here in the states called "Keeping Bees"
in which it gives you a step-by-step process for making the press. This would be another
alternative. I can give you more information if you want.
 
-Barry
 
 
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