[drckbdrj]

Hi... I had a few hives die out... and the hives had mold in then/on the frames. I have attached some pictures. I am trying to figure out what to do with this equipment... I hate to lose the equipment/drawn comb. Any ideas what to do with it?/ suggestions?

Thanks, DJ

http://gallery.me.com/deronjohnson#100081

 

[honeydreams]

put some bees in the hive and the bees will clean it up no problem.

 

[drckbdrj]

thanks!! you don't worry about the mold effecting the bees health? getting into honey, etc.? I guess I would probably use in brood boxes only and not honey?

Thanks again!

DJ

 

[honeydreams]

read a few books on beekeeping, Like Ross Conrads Natural Beekeeping and you will get insite Mold to bees is not offensive as it is to us humans.

 

[AmericasBeekeeper]

Bees will take care of mold. All you can do is prevent mold in your hives. Chalkbrood is likely if you have conditions favorable for mold.

 

[Beeslave]

That mold is minor. The bees wilkl have no problem with it.

 

[Fred Bee]

Yep...just like they said, the bees will clean it right up. Go ahead and re-use them.