- Joined
- Nov 4, 2009
- Messages
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- Reaction score
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- Location
- Devon/South Hams
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 5
It may be best practice but acetic is a lot of faffing about, but, yes, it is the best choice for hobbyist. The acetic will attack any metal in the hive ( including frame wire) . I only bother if I know the frames have come from diseased colony. I never introduce frames from other people's bees.