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Title: Hardened Capped Frames of Honey: Salvageable?
Post by: Sting on July 12, 2004, 11:51:55 AM

I have an old super containing frames of capped honey which is about 50% crystallized. There is also some webbing and other signs of wax moth having been present. I would hate to lose the drawn comb. Any advice?

Title: Hardened Capped Frames of Honey: Salvageable?
Post by: Robo on July 12, 2004, 12:10:10 PM

Your best bet on salvaging the comb is to give it back to your bees and let them clean it. I had a few frames with crystallized honey, and they cleaned them out nicely.

Title: Hardened Capped Frames of Honey: Salvageable?
Post by: Queen Bee on July 12, 2004, 05:23:29 PM

You may want to put the frames into trashbag and then into the freezer. It will kill all the wax moths or any other bugs. Then remove and let sit a little while and then return to the bees.. They will clean up the mess and not have to worry about wm!!

Title: Hardened Capped Frames of Honey: Salvageable?
Post by: Sting on July 15, 2004, 12:03:41 PM

Thanks for the advice Robo & Queen Bee.

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