Turpentine? I'll pass on on that idea...

[BeeCurious]

A reply to one of my postings some time back suggested using turpentine as part of a mixture to use in the treatment of hive bodies.

If I try anything it will be the paraffin and rosin mixture.

I haven't had any reason to use turpentine for many years, and I'm glad. I've worked with a lot of paint systems and solvents (some would suggest too many ), and I find the smell of turpentine to be as disagreeable or worse than many.

Even after several months of off-gassing, I would think that more vapors would be emitted in the heat of summer...

[SwedeBee1970]

There is a product out there that is a safe alternative to turpentine. Safe Clean. See the link. It's a natural alternative that leaves a citrus fragrance and it's non-toxic.

http://forum.portraitartist.com/prin...hp?t=383&pp=40