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Re: wax moth control
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Mike Rowbottom <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 10 Oct 2001 11:23:55 +0100
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In message <[log in to unmask]>,
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>Non toxic waxmoth control is to put your combs in the freezer for a few days.
>Handle them gently as chilled wax is bery brittle.


How long is 'a few days'?  In an electrically powered  freezer -18
degrees C ( 0 deg F) will be achieved within a few hours.  Would 48
hours at this temperature be sufficient?

regards
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Mike Rowbottom

HARROGATE
North Yorkshire
UK

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