Preserving Woodenware in Beekeeping Operations

The predominant material used to construct honey bee colonies in the U.S. is wood. Though honey bee hive components are simple in design, they are subjected to many extreme management techniques that cause wear and tear, ultimately shortening the life of the equipment. This article discusses how to...

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Main Authors: James D. Ellis, William H. Kern, Catherine M. Zettel Nalen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2012-12-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/120342
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Summary:The predominant material used to construct honey bee colonies in the U.S. is wood. Though honey bee hive components are simple in design, they are subjected to many extreme management techniques that cause wear and tear, ultimately shortening the life of the equipment. This article discusses how to protect colony woodenware, particularly the pieces that are exposed to the elements. These include the bottom board, hive body/supers, and lids. This revised 4-page fact sheet was written by J. D. Ellis, W. H. Kern, and C. M. Zettel Nalen, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2012. ENY125/AA244: Preserving Woodenware in Beekeeping Operations (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009