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avalonweddingsbcs
06-26-2010, 03:07 PM
can i use treated lumber for a stand or for the hive bottom's bottom ( 2 pieces front to back like sled runners) of a hive or am i gonna mess things up?

concrete-bees
06-26-2010, 03:22 PM
as long as the treated lumber is not inside of the box - you should be ok

ive used treated 4x4 scraps for hive stands - no problems

mike haney
06-26-2010, 03:43 PM
never been a problem for me and they last for years.
good luck,mike