From: cslade777@aol.com
Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 19:07:56 EDT
To: BiologicalBeekeeping@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: hive building

The best bee friendly waterproof coating for the inside of a hive is propolis
and the bees should apply it for you. I would tend to avoid paint on the
outside as it may trap moisture beneath it, leading to hidden rot.

Chris