I had a couple hives die out over the winter;
They had SHB and wax moth damage.
I bagged and then froze them.
Now the comb is moldy.
What to do with it now?
Will the bees clean it up?
should I just burn it - or send it to the melter?
Can I dunk it in soapy water and expect it to come clean (clean enough for the bees to use?)
I hate to waste drawn comb, but I hate more to put useless comb in the hive, too.
Thanks!
They had SHB and wax moth damage.
I bagged and then froze them.
Now the comb is moldy.
What to do with it now?
Will the bees clean it up?
should I just burn it - or send it to the melter?
Can I dunk it in soapy water and expect it to come clean (clean enough for the bees to use?)
I hate to waste drawn comb, but I hate more to put useless comb in the hive, too.
Thanks!