Treated hive covers ok?

John Schwartz · April 02, 2009, 08:21:22 PM

Hi all -- I purchased some treated migratory covers and discovered they're treated with that "green stuff" that stinks pretty bad. Any concerns/opinions about using these?

Kathyp · April 02, 2009, 09:11:01 PM

what "green stuff"? :-) and where did you get them?

got your bees ordered? when do they come it? i want to avoid ruhl bee supply on that day!!!!

John Schwartz · April 02, 2009, 10:14:28 PM

It's some kind of wood preservative... got 'em from Mann Lake.

Sure do -- got 3 Nucs on order!

Quote from: kathyp on April 02, 2009, 09:11:01 PM
what "green stuff"? :-) and where did you get them?

got your bees ordered? when do they come it? i want to avoid ruhl bee supply on that day!!!!

Kathyp · April 02, 2009, 10:16:14 PM

their nuc prices were pretty good! what were they treated for?

mann lake is pretty good. i don't think i'd be to concerned.

John Schwartz · April 02, 2009, 10:24:18 PM

They are migratory hives (not telescoping)... I figured "treated" was better than "untreated" but wish I'da just ordered plain. Bummer.

John Schwartz · April 02, 2009, 10:24:55 PM

how many hives are you running now? :)

bassman1977 · April 08, 2009, 02:18:22 PM

I contacted Mann Lake about this last year. It's a food grade wood preservative that they use. It's fine to use.

John Schwartz · April 08, 2009, 02:31:37 PM

Quote from: bassman1977 on April 08, 2009, 02:18:22 PM
I contacted Mann Lake about this last year. It's a food grade wood preservative that they use. It's fine to use.

Thanks BassMann :) I also found you could paint over the preservative which I've done with no probs.