Emulsion-soaked cords

[dogman]

how do you guys store your cord between treatments? I place mine in a plastic tub pour the emulsion mixture over them then put the lid. on but they are tough to get out to put on the hive.should I not store them in the cooled emulsion cause its almost a solid? thank for any input.

[Dr. Pedro Rodriguez]

Hello folks.
Regarding state or "toughness" of the emulsion cords. Please watch carfully for your meassurements of the ingredients of the formulae. Your cords should not be "tough" to handle if the emulsion proportions are kept true.
Best regards and God bless.
Dr. Rodriguez

[BeeMiner]

Dr. Rodriguez,

My cords aren't tough but they are sort of glued together by the wax in the mixture. It takes a little bit of tugging and untangling to get them out of my plastic storage container. That's ok isn't it? I followed the directions for making them quite closely.

Mark J.

[Dr. Pedro Rodriguez]

Hello folks.
About half way through with hurricane Isabel mending in Virginia. Almost exhausted!
"sticky cords". That is okay. The wax does that. It is desirable especially if you are using thymol. You want the emulsion to hold together. Seems like you are doing okay.
Best regards and God bless.
Dr. Rodriguez

[Kurt Bower]

I throw mine in the freezer and store them there until needed again. Seems to work fine.

Kurt