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Re: Sterilization Questions
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Geoff Manning <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 11 May 2009 19:56:24 +1000
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trevor Weatherhead"

> This method was not successful as a preservative.  I bought many of those
> boxes years ago and all have now surcumbed to decay (rot) of various
> degrees.

Norm reckoned on only ten years, before redipping.

 Boxes treated with copper naphthenate over 20 years ago are still
> in service.

Yep, couldn't agree more.

Geoff Manning

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