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Title: what to do with frames during winter
Post by: colbees on November 24, 2012, 09:20:51 pm

what do you do with frames after they have been extracted (to store them)

Title: Re: what to do with frames during winter
Post by: AllenF on November 24, 2012, 09:42:11 pm

I let the bees clean them up for a day, freeze them in the freezer for a few days, then store them.   I use a old commercial cooler out of a store that is air tight.   Keeps the bugs out of them.   

Title: Re: what to do with frames during winter
Post by: adamant on November 24, 2012, 10:17:46 pm

i get one of these..http://www.harborfreight.com/movers-dolly-93888.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/movers-dolly-93888.html)  . place a lid on it then stack the hive body's with frames on it and the last body i place a dish full of http://www.walmart.com/ip/Enoz-Moth-Crystals-16-oz/16326915 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Enoz-Moth-Crystals-16-oz/16326915) this and place a lid on top and tie them down with one of http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-x-20-ft-ratchet-tie-down-47764.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-x-20-ft-ratchet-tie-down-47764.html) and wheel them in the corner..

Title: Re: what to do with frames during winter
Post by: Jim134 on November 24, 2012, 10:51:39 pm

If you use moth crystals it HAS to be Para-moth or you WILL KILL BEES



http://www.dadant.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=344 (http://www.dadant.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=344)




        BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)
 

Title: Re: what to do with frames during winter
Post by: Michael Bush on November 29, 2012, 12:50:38 pm

I leave them outside where they freeze.

Title: Re: what to do with frames during winter
Post by: mikecva on November 29, 2012, 06:18:27 pm

I do it the way that Adamant said except mine start on plywood on top of cinder blocks. This makes no difference. I reply only to reenforce the use of Moth Crystals not moth balls.   -Mike

Title: Re: what to do with frames during winter
Post by: Finski on November 30, 2012, 09:43:44 am

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It is here now -7C. I will lift combs to the frost air. Moth larvae are dead tomorrow.

I really have a moth nest in my box pile. 2 metres out only.
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Title: Re: what to do with frames during winter
Post by: Cedar Hill on December 14, 2012, 01:09:55 pm

    I use Bacillus Thurigensis (BT).   I spray each frame both sides then store them.   I also use the same to prevent cabbage loopers and other moth larvae.   OMTCW  (only my two cents worth)

Title: Re: what to do with frames during winter
Post by: beekeeperookie on December 14, 2012, 10:07:13 pm

I leave mine in the shed during the winter in the spring, summer, fall i will put them in the freezer