methods for storing supers

[T.Smith]

whats the best way to store supers of drawn comb thru winter. Just wondering about protecting the comb from pests like wax moths.

[Robo]

Do a forum search on "certan".  That is the best way.

[Michael Bush]

If you live in the north, once winter sets in, wax moths won't be a problem until sometime between late spring and early summer.  If you leave the boxes on the hives until the first hard freeze you can get them into winter.  If you get the supers on the hives before then, the bees will guard them.  Certan is the only thing I'd consider to treat them.

[the kid]

can you use certan on honey supers ???   I didnt think you could..
but it is used on brood frames ,,, right???
the kid

[JP]

can you use certan on honey supers ???   I didnt think you could..
but it is used on brood frames ,,, right???
the kid

Certan does not hurt you, the bees nor the honey.


...JP

[Michael Bush]

There was talk at one time of putting Bt (Certan) in all of the foundation.  Apparently it was decided that it wasn't a money making proposition to have comb that wax moths wouldn't eat.  :)  At least for those making foundation.

[DayValleyDahlias]

I just rec'd XenTari in the mail.  I am guessing that I mist it on the drawn comb, and allow it to dry. 

[Michael Bush]

>I am guessing that I mist it on the drawn comb, and allow it to dry.
yes