Paraffin - Rosin Boxes

[Bee-Bop]

For those who have/are using dipped boxes ;

I was told by a old beek to rub the top & bottom bars with paraffin, bees would not attach burr comb to it.

Now I was just wondering about the dipped boxes, any difference in the amount of attached burr comb to the sides ?

Simple minds have simple questions.

Thanks
Bee-Bop

[nella]

Have you tried the paraffin, and dose it work?

[Robo]

Paraffin has been painted on the top of basswood comb honey boxes for years to keep them clean,  so I would guess it would work the same for supers unless the rosin changes things :?

[dirtyanklebeekeeper]

What is the benifit of dipping?

[Michael Bush]

Preservation.
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesdipping.htm

[Jim134]

Do you dip all hive parts  :? boxs, woodden frames,incovers, outer covers,bottom boards, do you dip all the woodenware



   BEE HAPPY Jim 134  :)

[Michael Bush]

I dip tops, bottoms, boxes, feeder...  Everything but frames.

Mine are dipped in beeswax/rosin, not parafin.  I don't see any difference in attachments.  But I don't pay any attention to attachments anyway...