> From: Jorn Johanesson
>
> > Another bonus is that the fact that the wax is not so old means that
> > it is much less costly to process into an acceptable-looking bar of wax.
>
> It might seem weird to some of you, but I renew my wax every
> second Year!

I know Jim said he doesn't use Checkmite. But I believe he does use Apistan.
Are you then rendering the wax that has been exposed to Apistan for 5 years
into bars for use/resale? Is there not residue present (ignoring
antibiotics, which should be broken down quickly)  Fluvalinate and possibly
menthol? In TN, it has been recommended that we replace brood comb every
three years and burn the old frames, not re-use the wax. Not just for AFB
prevention, but to remove wax with residue from the hive.

> I have never had AFB, and am not treating with anything but formic, lactic
> and oxalic acid

Which means that Jorn does not have the same residue potential as most US
beekeepers.

Karen Oland

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