Greetings!
Is it not true that you should paint your hives a dark color and besides why
paint hives at all?..the wood needs to breathe .
Is it not comprehensible to realize that the pores of the wood helps to rid
the extra moisture than having the bees expel this moisture through the
entrance?
Try to use wood that has a vertical grain ..helps in moisture release.
Why have my bees do this extra work..I want them busy collecting
pollen/nectar.
Comments?
 
Holly-B Apiary
P.O. Box 26
Wells,Maine 04090-0026
http://www.cybertours.com/~midnitebee
CarlB fish wrote in message
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>>If the JASCO is no good, can anyone suggest brand names,
>>so I can shop for this with a bit more confidence?
>
>I like to use plain 'ol exterior latex paint ( any brand) ,most commercial
>beekeepers I know have been using white exterior grade latex paint. Its
>relatively non-toxic to both bees and beekeeper. For my Home /hobby hives I
>like the natural appearance of wood. Ive been using a new water base
exterior
>varnish from Varathane under the brand name of ' diamond finish' . It looks
>great and dries in two hours !...thats if you like the natural look.
 
Holly-B Apiary
P.O.Box 26
Wells,Maine 04090-0026
http://www.cybertours.com/~midnitebee