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I had one hive die out this winter when we had a severe freeze. It then rained nonstop for a week or so and although I cleaned out the bees, the frames had some issues.
Some of the frames have dead brood in them but in over good condition. Can I still use these without scraping out the wax, just let the new hive clean them out?
Some of the frames got mold on them. I scraped out the wax but hope I can clean the foundation and frames and reuse them?
Others got wax moth and after moving them out to the heat and light of the day I havent noticed any activity Does this kill them and should I clean up anywax moth signs before reusing?
When is it okay to reuse a frame and when would you consider it retired?
Some of the frames have dead brood in them but in over good condition. Can I still use these without scraping out the wax, just let the new hive clean them out?
Some of the frames got mold on them. I scraped out the wax but hope I can clean the foundation and frames and reuse them?
Others got wax moth and after moving them out to the heat and light of the day I havent noticed any activity Does this kill them and should I clean up anywax moth signs before reusing?
When is it okay to reuse a frame and when would you consider it retired?