- Joined
- Jul 3, 2010
- Messages
- 305
- Reaction score
- 76
- Location
- Co Antrim
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 3
I have just spent a horrible rainy day here in NI scrubbing a brood box and old frames. The Bees had died over winter as there was a leak in the roof which I did not notice in time. That's another story. I used my electric heat gun after scraping everything, then washed everything in washing soda. It was a great job. I was so tempted to add a bit of Dettol to the rinsing water but didn't as I wasn't sure it would be Bee friendly. I am letting the brood chamber dry completely before using. My question is ... could I have added a bit of Dettol? Also is there anything else I should do to ensure its clean and safe to use?
I also made up frames and persuaded hubby to finally make up non assembled hive which has been sitting for about three or four years. The reason for all this work is having actually managed to produce three nucs!!
I also made up frames and persuaded hubby to finally make up non assembled hive which has been sitting for about three or four years. The reason for all this work is having actually managed to produce three nucs!!