In a message dated 97-02-14 08:17:22 EST, you write:
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In respect to plastic foundation....If I recall correctly, in prior
discussions on
BEE-L about plastic foundation, I believe that someone said that bees
will
not rebuild foundation on plastic that has been scrapped "clean"!
Anyone recall that statement?
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Duragilt gets "dewaxed" by the bees ( usually on one side) and
they can't (don't) rebuild on it , I don't recommend it's use.
Plasticell (snap-in-foundation) when dewaxed is not liked
much by the bees. Wax can be reapplied with a brush.
Keep the wax below 175F or the plastic will warp.
BTW I use plasticell exclusively in my broods & western
supers. I'm not worried about honey production, I get more
than I know what to do with.
Harry Sweet
N. California