In a message dated 5/14/99 2:04:21 PM EST, [log in to unmask] writes:

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>      I've been cleaning out swarm cells and bridge comb and stuff, and
>  tossing it on the ground, assuming that the bees would scavenge the wax and
>  use it in the hive.  But mostly the wax is just sitting there.  Do bees
>  reuse old wax?  Should I leave it there, or should I just go ahead and melt
>  it down?
>
That is a good way to start the bees to robbing or to spread disease.
Save it or bury it.