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Re: Hive top feeder pail screen cleaning
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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sat, 6 Nov 2004 09:19:54 -0000
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"Ian" asked:
> This year I have had a lot of my screens propolised up.  In the past I
have
> cleaned them out with a pressure washer, but it tends to be hard on the
> screens.  Tips anyone?

Soak in a strong solution of washing soda.(not caustic soda).  Propolis
dissolves.

Peter Edwards
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