Hi all
I am guilty of promoting the use of petroleum jelly (vaseline) as is Tom
Barrett.
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman/petjel.html
The problem that Dan Hendricks has encountered is usually caused by a too
liberal application or not enough white spirit/turpintine to thin the
petroleum jelly so that it penetrates the woodwork.
I have used this method for over 20 years with no problems.
It has made my beekeeping life easier during this time.
Regards From:- Dave Cushman, G8MZY
Beekeeping and Bee Breeding, website
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman
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