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Title: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: FlexMedia.tv on April 25, 2017, 12:40:03 AM

I had a hive taken over by wax moths last year. I cut out all the inserts of the frames and burned them. I scraped the frames and boxes and left them outside for the winter. Is that good enough to re use them?
Thanks
Art

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: cao on April 25, 2017, 12:56:22 AM

I would.

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: sc-bee on April 25, 2017, 03:37:39 AM

Over and beyond...

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: FlexMedia.tv on April 25, 2017, 05:34:54 PM

Very good!
Some Club members were offering hive decontamination. I didn't think that was necessary, at least with just wax moths
Thank you,
Art

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: Beeboy01 on April 25, 2017, 08:57:45 PM

It's all I do with frames that have been hit by wax moths.

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: Michael Bush on April 26, 2017, 01:35:25 PM

I scrape them off and put them back in the hives... no reason to burn anything unless you are dealing with AFB.

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: BeeMaster2 on April 27, 2017, 01:47:23 PM

Same here.
Jim

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: bwallace23350 on April 27, 2017, 05:06:20 PM

Thanks for the info all.

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: FlexMedia.tv on April 27, 2017, 07:32:26 PM

Thank you. Those are some nasty little bugs for sure.

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: 10framer on April 27, 2017, 11:19:37 PM

if you had a bad moth infestation there was a bigger problem before that. if there is a lot of damage i melt the comb but normally i just scrape the cocoons off and let the bees take care of it.

Title: Re: Reusing wax moth frames
Post by: Acebird on April 28, 2017, 09:56:24 AM

Quote from: Michael Bush on April 26, 2017, 01:35:25 PM
I scrape them off and put them back in the hives... no reason to burn anything unless you are dealing with AFB.

What about a mouse nest and urine? Is that reusable?

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