I have a good strong hive that needs a new home, at least the upstairs
needs replaced. The Brood chamber wood is in good condition but needs
paint.  It has crossed my mind to replace the bottom board and try to paint
the brood chamber and replace the rotting super. Has anyone had any luck
painting a hive with bees inside? I really don't want to kill them.

My next question is if I have to remove all the frames in the hive and put
them in new bodies, when is the best time of year to do this?

Thanks for any advice on dealing with a rotting hive body.

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