Friday, March 27, 2015

When Bees build onto the CombForm

If the bees build wax onto the CombForms™ let them clean it up. 

When there is a "bee space" between the comb and CombForm™ the bees will keep the space clear. If a CombForm™ is inserted into the hive so it comes close to or touches the comb, the bees will bridge wax to the CombForm™ and may fill the hexagonal holes with wax. This can be used to help correct minor bulges by deliberately inserting the CombForms™ in place so it contacts overbuilt honeycomb. In a few days the bees will build cross comb attachments. When the CombForms™ is pulled away from the comb a layer of excess wax is pulled along with it - which will help to reestablish the desired "bee space". The CombForm™ with the excess wax and blocked holes is placed in an extra space or an upper tier of the hive for the bees to clean away the wax and drips of honey that remained behind.

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