Other colours are available ... https://www.thorne.co.uk/hives-and-bees ... protection :-D
Finish for a Bee House
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I have bees in both painted and unpainted cedar hives. I treat the cedar with clear Cuprinol, not only for its preservative qualities, as cedar doesn't need it, but to maintain the colour and prevent algae growth.
There was some concern about whether Cuprinol was still safe for bees when they changed the formula but I believe Cuprinol has confirmed that it is as long as it is allowed to dry before introducing bees.
There was some concern about whether Cuprinol was still safe for bees when they changed the formula but I believe Cuprinol has confirmed that it is as long as it is allowed to dry before introducing bees.
MMUK
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Beeswax?
I'll get my coat....
I'll get my coat....
gregmcateer
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Many years ago, my Dad (and then I joined in), kept bees - maxed out at 7 hives. He made all the carcasses out of any bits he had, and although not beautiful, the little fellas didn't care and colonised them very happily.
He painted the early ones, but soon got fed up with the faff, even making some out of timber and chipboard. Dodn't last for ever, but still had a good few years form them.
He painted the early ones, but soon got fed up with the faff, even making some out of timber and chipboard. Dodn't last for ever, but still had a good few years form them.
