I am trying out the copper naphthate as a preservative for the first time.  I
have looked at the archives and find them a tad confusing at least on my end.
 What I found was a brown solution.  After "painting" the wood is brown not
green or blue.  In addition do I paint the hive inside and out or just one
side. I find this stuff has an odor--do I "air" out the wood until it stops
smelling or is it safe as is for the bees. Off list contact by users is
encouraged as well.

HELP
 as I need some answers soon as I am about to add several pieces of wooden
ware to my bees.

Tim Morris