Hi all. I'm beginning to go through my equipment now that spring is near. I have around 50 or 60 frames that were damaged in a bear attack last year. Most of the wooden ware is reusable. But the plastic foundation is a mess. Dirt, gravel, and dead grass was ground into the foundation. Much of the comb (some with pollen) was flattened and squashed into the plastic cells. I've had the frames in brood boxes and stacked up on my back porch; bees regularly visited the stack last year, so much of the honey has been removed, which is a plus.
So what's the best procedure? How much crushed comb and dirt will the bees tolerate? Is washing the best idea? Or scraping? The foundation is a combination and Dadant and Acorn double wax, if that matters at all. I'd appreciate knowing what's worked for others.
So what's the best procedure? How much crushed comb and dirt will the bees tolerate? Is washing the best idea? Or scraping? The foundation is a combination and Dadant and Acorn double wax, if that matters at all. I'd appreciate knowing what's worked for others.