Drawn frames

[John Hammond]

Can you use drawn frames in a new hive so the bees don't need to start from foundation?

 

[MikeT]

Yes, no problem as long as you know the origin of the old frames. Frames wax and even hives can harbour disease.

 

[JohnF]

Can you use drawn frames in a new hive so the bees don't need to start from foundation?

What are you thinking of doing?

 

[Dadnlad]

Super or brood ?

Yours or unknown source ?

 

[John Hammond]

Unknown. So I guess it's not a good idea.

 

[Davelin]

Bad idea to use frames from unknown source.

Burn them.

 

[John Hammond]

I have offed some by a mate of a mate. They say there no disease but I think it's best not to take the risk.

Thanks for the reply's

 

[Amari]

You could fumigate with acetic acid (look at Tho*ne's catalogue) which is said to kill Nosema and wax moth but I don't know if it kills foul brood.

 

[Gilberdyke John]

You could fumigate with acetic acid (look at Tho*ne's catalogue) which is said to kill Nosema and wax moth but I don't know if it kills foul brood.

Fire purifies

 

[oliver90owner]

AFB is the risky one. Spores remain viable for decades.

 

[John Hammond]

I'm gonna say no. Bee on the safe side.