Used lumber for hives

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Stlnifr

October 02, 2010, 02:25:43 PM
I have been building a kenya top bar hive and made it out of used lumber it was painted both sides. Does it hurt for the inside of the hive to be white.
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October 02, 2010, 04:29:57 PM
I know that with a lang hive you would not paint the inside (even though there are many out there that are) because the bees will varnish it with propolis or plant sap.  But with a top bar hive?   I do not know.   Also, you can not beat the price of used wood.

Jim134

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October 02, 2010, 05:22:40 PM
You can not beat the price of used wood and yes I have use some was painted on both sides for boxes.


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