On Tue, 6 Feb 1996, Ann Dougherty wrote: > I'm considering getting a propolis trap this season. I never > thought I would intentionally try to get this stuff, but the prices I've > seen for it are really amazing. > > I assume the trap is a repetitively spaced gizmo smaller than a > bee space that invites the bees to fill it up. I've never seen one and > would like some information. How well do they work and what is the ease > of use? > Ann, I was looking thru some of the last few American Bee Journals for the product that they made to collect propulis. What I have seen in some articals was a sheet of plastic netting with 1/8 inch holes in it. They lay it over the frames and the bee try to fill it up. Then you take the sheet out and out it in a freezer. The next day you bend the plastic back and forth and the propulis breaks off because it is very brittle. If I can find some info I will let you know. My two oldest are over at the U of Wash now. One Sr. and one Fresh.My Daughter is in Mc man House and I could send her back with some info. Have a Great Day Roy Nettlebeck