Ian asks about the use of this formulation of Moth Balls.  Technically
speaking the only formulation which is labeled for bees is the Mann Lake
product which is in a crystalline form.  I find it less desirable than the
Moth Cake which is sold for use in garment bags etc., because it evaporates
too quickly and you have to replace the product to ensure protection from
moths.  The Cake is a 2.25 oz. cake of 99+ percent Paradychlorobenzene just
like Mann Lake's product.  One cake can protect a stack of six deeps over
our winter here and still have 1/2 cake left in March.  This cake is sold
in two forms, one of which has Napthalene in it.  DO NOT USE NAPTHALENE.
It contaminates the combs and kills bees!
 
James C. Bach
Yakima WA
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