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Re: Plastic Foundation
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Harry Sweet <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 15 Feb 1997 00:32:21 -0500
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In a message dated 97-02-14 08:17:22 EST, you write:
 
<<
 In respect to plastic foundation....If I recall correctly, in  prior
 discussions on
 BEE-L about plastic foundation, I believe that someone said that bees
 will
 not rebuild foundation on plastic that has been scrapped "clean"!
 
 Anyone recall that statement?
  >>
 Duragilt gets "dewaxed" by the bees ( usually on one side) and
 they can't (don't) rebuild on it , I don't recommend it's use.
 
 Plasticell (snap-in-foundation) when dewaxed is not liked
 much by the bees. Wax can be reapplied with a brush.
 Keep the wax below 175F or the plastic will warp.
 BTW I use plasticell exclusively in my broods & western
 supers. I'm not worried about honey production, I get more
 than I know what to do with.
 
 Harry Sweet
 N. California

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