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Re: hive paint/preservative
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Midnitebee <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 1 Apr 1998 17:37:51 -0500
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Holly-B Apiary
P.O.Box 26
Wells,Maine 04090-0026
http://www.cybertours.com/~midnitebee
-----Original Message-----
 
 
>Herb,
>Unpainted hives will also absorb outside moisture, like rain, and make the
job
>even worse for the bees. I do paint them dark, but we can get away with
that in
>Maine. In warmer climates you could bake the bees.
>Bill Truesdell
>Bath, ME
thanks....I could never be an editor..I always seem to forget to mention
'other' pertainent information..like, I use a wood preservative called
"Woodguard"..all my hives have this preservative.
It is approved by the USDA and EPA..you can buy "Woodguard" at any "Sherwin
Williams" store.
Does a nice job keeping rain/moisture out.
Herb
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