>>>>chemical-free<<<<

 

On Semantics:

Most of us that try to protect our hives without the harder pesticides refer
to Fluvalinate, Cumophos and Amitraz as "chemicals". Terramyacin as well.
You knew that Bill.

 

I've visited and written about Don and can attest that he does not use these
"chemicals." He does use many of the essential oils and FGMO. I've just come
from seeing his 300 healthy hives to Fl where hives are crashing that had
all of the above "chemicals." In the last few days I've looked at 1000 of
them. Not saying the treatments cause the problem-but they probably didn't
help. Don may be ahead of the curve. 

 

On clean wax: Correct me if I'm wrong.

    1. Commercial wax foundation is irradiated so that AFB is not a worry.
Home grown foundation may harbor AFB.

    2. I know a knowledgeable guy who says that cappings wax is the dirtiest
wax of all.

    3. I heard last week that someone, somewhere is considering a way to
treat wax with ozone to remove pesticide buildup. 

 

Anyone know more?

 

I just came from Dons after bringing down some cappings wax and making some
pesticide-free foundation while I visited.

 

Dick Marron


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