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  1. 28-10-2019, 07:58 PM #1
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    Does anybody know if I can treat brood combs with acetic acid in a polystyrene hive? Will the hive be damaged? I've only used wooden hives before.

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    Yes, not a problem. It's metalwork that suffers, but poly hives (Abelo and Swienty) are apparently untouched.
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    Thanks Fatshark - using my poly hives for acetic acid treatment will make things a bit easier for me.
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    Remember that acetic acid stains concrete, paving or stone slabs.

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    Oh! Thanks, Fatshark. Good to know - but I'm sure the bees won't mind.
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    Another acetic acid question: I have a vague feeling I read somewhere that acetic acid is not that effective in cold weather. Does anybody know if that is true?
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