Is it ok to use varnish?

[Janemma]

Is it ok to use varnish/ (urathane) on the OUTSIDE of the beehive?  Just want to check before I use it in the morning - its a new hive and the bees are not in it yet.

Thank you :)

[JP]

I think it would be ok if/when it were completely dry, completely.


...JP

[buzzbee]

I've painted with urethane with no problems. Just give it time to dry well so it's not giving off vapors any more before using.Couple of days is okay!

[Janemma]

Thank you!  :)  The bees arrive next Saturday so it will have plenty of time to dry :) 

Thats great news!  Thanks so much!