Don't Use Second Hand Beehives Before You Do This!

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[@Sherbobbo]

THANK. YOU. I’ve been searching all over for a full and clear run-through of how to handle this. Everywhere I’ve been has given me parts and pieces - thank you for being clear and very detailed!!!

[@rodkirt9273]

That surface heat treatment will not effect the areas that are deep down in the cracks and joints of the wooden parts .

[@BlackMountainHoney]

If the flames can't get to it the bees will struggle to access it as well. That's why we did the frames though

[@MotionArtist3D]

Hi Lawrence, I think it would have been more helpful (for new comers to beekeeping) to see *in real time* of how the scorching is done (just 1-2 minutes of it would suffice)
It does not require a great skill, but it is almost an art form to do it correctly along with all the safety precautions being taken. Thanks for all the great content 🙏

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for the information Lawrence!

[@BlackMountainHoney]

Cheers Rodney 😀

[@jym225]

Thanks. I use a steam cleaner on my hives and it seems to be ok.

[@markellis9297]

Hi Lawrence, what kind of soda solution are you talking about using on the frames? what ratio are you suggesting to use in this solution?

[@jljjoubert3611]

If you heat treat it, why the soda solution? To heat up the wire's how about top/left and right/bottom. Cobus🐳

[@benjamindejonge3624]

I noticed that the majority world wide wood frames are made off pine, is that correct ?

[@BlackMountainHoney]

Yes. In the UK I've only ever seen pine frames

[@vytbbb7146]

Just what i was looking for. What about used wax? Just dispose it?

[@markmurphy8303]

Hi Lawrence, so does this mean you will be selling langstroth nucs next year . Yes same way I sterilise all my used equipment with the blow torch that reminds me I’ve still got a load of frames to rewire.

[@BlackMountainHoney]

I will indeed!

[@markmurphy8303]

@@BlackMountainHoney, nice .

[@sinisterhipp0]

Are you trying to get propolis on your carpets, you mad man. :D

[@eastsussexbeesandwildlife5801]

Thanks for that, but I think I will stick with Dave Gilmour!

[@BlackMountainHoney]

LOL. I had to Google that but I an now I'm agreement with you 😀

[@eastsussexbeesandwildlife5801]

@@BlackMountainHoney I must be showing my age!

[@lagrangebees]

When someone takes KILL IT WITH FIRE! literally :)

[@BlackMountainHoney]

Hey - no messing around with cooks torches here! You need to torch it GOOD

[@lagrangebees]

@@BlackMountainHoney Oh I agree, not worth taking the chance, torching is the right thing to do. But I couldn't resist making a silly comment, the door was wide open :)