I've heard that bees readily build in lightening strike trees. I've also heard that beekeepers use scorching to sanitize hives, so I'm thinking it might not be an issue. But, I'm a freshman beekeeper, so any input is appreciated.
Idk if the new wood smell bothered them? I think the brood comb and propolis gives it that “lived in” smell that is familiar, like walking into your grandmas house I suppose. You could always try to scorch half and see if you have better luck with one over the other?
@@BeeBoyBill Old-timers used to scorch the inside of there boxes to clean them up and some I have seen do the same thing to there swarm traps. The brood comb gives it a home-sweet-home smell, plus when the sun heats it up in the morning the scout bees can smell the trap and zero in on it.
I like the brood comb wax idea, I use a propolis tincture (isopropanol alcohol works great) to paint the inside, especially the corners. The scout bees can smell the box then.
Hey Eric, I have not thought of making a propolis tincture. When I originally made these boxes, I didn't have any propolis only a piece or two of old comb borrowed from a friend so that wasn't an option. Now I have a ton of propolis I'm constantly scraping off frames. I'll keep this in mind. Thanks! Bill
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Nice video and info Bill. What is the reason for the water with the wax? Easier cleanup or brushing on the frames?
I've wondered if lightly scorching the inside of the trap would help reduce the new plywood smell, as well as rub with brood comb/propolis.
That’s a thought. I wonder if the smell of charred wood wood be a deterrent more than the new wood smell.
I've heard that bees readily build in lightening strike trees. I've also heard that beekeepers use scorching to sanitize hives, so I'm thinking it might not be an issue. But, I'm a freshman beekeeper, so any input is appreciated.
Idk if the new wood smell bothered them? I think the brood comb and propolis gives it that “lived in” smell that is familiar, like walking into your grandmas house I suppose. You could always try to scorch half and see if you have better luck with one over the other?
@@BeeBoyBill Old-timers used to scorch the inside of there boxes to clean them up and some I have seen do the same thing to there swarm traps. The brood comb gives it a home-sweet-home smell, plus when the sun heats it up in the morning the scout bees can smell the trap and zero in on it.
I like the brood comb wax idea, I use a propolis tincture (isopropanol alcohol works great) to paint the inside, especially the corners. The scout bees can smell the box then.
Hey Eric,
I have not thought of making a propolis tincture. When I originally made these boxes, I didn't have any propolis only a piece or two of old comb borrowed from a friend so that wasn't an option. Now I have a ton of propolis I'm constantly scraping off frames.
I'll keep this in mind. Thanks!
Bill
Bill, what type of wax are you using to coat the top of your frames? I’d it some type of organic bees wax?
I ended up going with a brand from amazon. You can find the link in the description. Hope this helps!
Good job Bill!
bug baffler thank Jim! Hopefully the snow stops tomorrow finally and I can start hanging these.