Joel Govostes wrote:
Dear Joel:
Sorry if I am late replying to your post on "smoker fuel" but as you
might guess I am busy 24 four hours (literally speaking) with my mite
work.
I have tried many sorts of fuel and finally have settled on wood chips.
I keep the chips in a waste can container and dip into them continuously
as needed. I start the fire in the smoker using a bit of barbecue
charcoal lighter fluid (enough to get the fire started).
It is fast starting and quite productive of smoke.
I would think that the "colored" stuff that you see in the twine is a
preservative of some kind and that it might release "harmful" or
contaminating residues that might do harm to the bees or contaminate the
honey.  Just a guess.  Good luck.
Best regards.
Dr Rodriguez
Virginia Beach, VA