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Offline wbee

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wood treatment
« on: April 05, 2010, 09:50:20 pm »
I was wondering if anybody has used jasco brown wood treatment, sold at Lowes, for treating hives.

Offline AllenF

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Re: wood treatment
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2010, 10:05:26 pm »
Quote "Exterior use only. Kills powder post beetles, prevents termite attack above or below ground. Use as a primer before painting to control warping and swelling. Attractive brown color; great for decks, fences, shakes, roofs and pressure-treated end cuts. Copper naphthenate, low odor, easy water clean-up. "

I don't think I would use it in my hives.  Copper naphthenate still scares me.  Can't use it in your house, would want it in my bee's houses.

Offline Bellavista2

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Re: wood treatment
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2010, 10:15:11 pm »
I second what Allan said I would not think that is a good idea. I've used that before the smell lasts a long time. There is many great choices for latex paints.You can get reject colors at Lowes and Home Depot cheep.

Offline AllenF

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Re: wood treatment
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2010, 10:17:12 pm »
Just put "copper naphthenate toxicity" in your google search line.   That stuff ain't cool.