Storing frames with foundation.....

[simonforeman]

I think I know the answer to this but double checking....

Do you spray frames with just foundation in them with cirtan before strapping them up with the empty comb frames for winter ?

 

[Ian123]

Wax moth do prefer older comb but they will go for foundation so if you have the stuff out no harm in a spray

 

[For want of a better word]

OR..... put box with frames in a deepfreezer for 24hours... then wrap and store.

 

[enrico]

OR..... put box with frames in a deepfreezer for 24hours... then wrap and store.

I have found it cracks the foundation when it contracts if you freeze it. I have two parallel posts in a sealed room and store my framesin there.
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[Erichalfbee]

Never bothered to do anything but store waxed frames in a box in the shed

 

[For want of a better word]

I have found it cracks the foundation when it contracts if you freeze it. I have two parallel posts in a sealed room and store my framesin there.
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Not found any problems as the bees soon sort out any irregularities in the drawn comb when they get back on to it!!

Chons da