Mold On comb

[Erich]

Can anyone tell me if I can use comb from a collony that died with a package of bees. The comb has mold  on the portion where the bees died. Maybe a 6inch circular area. Will the mold be more difficult to deal with compared to using foundation. Also I plan on feeding frames with honey for the first time and would like to know where to position them in the box when installing the package. Thanks.

Erich from WA

[Michael Bush]

Bees usually clean things up pretty quickly.  I'd use it.  I'd put it near the center.