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Re: treated wood
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Gordon Scott <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 7 Jan 1995 10:30:05 GMT
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In message  <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:
>     Can anyone advise on the use of treated wood for bottom
> boards? Have not used any yet, but I have a couple of extra
> sheets of Pressure treated plywood I would like to try if it
> is not harmful to the bees.
 
Personally I would be _very_ cautious about treated wood near  my  bees.
Unless  I could get a clear statement from the manufacturers that it was
safe with bees I would stay well clear!
 
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