Hypothetical Poisoned Hive

[philinacoma]

Hey,

If you had a hive out for pollination and they were all killed after a spraying, would any of the equipment be usable again?

[Michael Bush]

Most of the modern insecticides are short lived.  If you leave it out in the rain and sun for a month or so I would think it would be fairly safe.

[fish_stix]

I wouldn't have a problem reusing the boxes after a few weeks in the weather, but the frames and wax may still be contaminated. I'd destroy the frames. Might be overkill but frames are cheap.

[AllenF]

Make sure you cover yourself and your equipment for loss ($$$) in your pollination contract with the grower.