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The result is way better than the yellowy color we started with!
This pretty coastal green is a perfect color to use with black wax!
Do you spy my girl in the background?
Always lounging nearby!
I love how the darker wax highlights the details:
My freinds are sharing makeovers of their own today as well!
This was from my Shop my own Garage Haul!
You can see any of these completed makeovers at the links below:
Repurposed Thrift Store Frames
Lowboy Makeover
Painting the Smalls #5
Entry Table Redo, Take Two
Queen Anne Table Makeover & Mirror too!
$5 Thrift Store Case Makeover
$5 Dressing Table Bench Makeover
Thrifted Metal Wall Decor Makeover and a Brand New Thrift shop Shakedown Video!
I’ll see y’all back here on Tuesday with this mirror my reader friend, Dianne gave me:
Replacing Black Bee Frames
To promote good colony health, beekeepers should replace old black honeycomb. Beeswax absorbs things inside the hive and substances brought into the hive. Not only pigments from pollen, propolis and honey but toxic substances too.
Any chemicals brought into the hive by foraging bees may end up in the wax. Pesticides and pathogens endanger the next generation of baby bees.
Perhaps, these contaminants are in small amounts that are not enough to kill the colony – that does not mean that they don’t do any harm. Would your bees be healthier if they lived in a better hive environment?
Even we beekeepers sometimes contribute to the problem with old combs. Some treatments used for varroa mite control or other issues can build up in wax comb.
In truth, it is not the black honeycomb that you see that worries me. It is the contaminants that may be in the wax – that are the real problem.
Rotating out old frames of wax before they get too old is the best solution. In this process, a few frames are replaced each year. This means that the colony is not having to start all over from scratch with all frames at once.
This is often done as part of spring beekeeping chores – when the bees are ready to build up. With a lot of natural nectar coming in – it will not be as hard to encourage bees to build comb.
Comb Honey Production – Fresh Wax
Beekeepers that specialize in producing beautiful white honeycomb to sell use special techniques in managing their colonies. Honey supers added for the flow are removed quickly once the honey is ripe.
Beekeepers do not want the daily traffic of bees moving up through the beekeeping honey supers to stain the comb surface. These beekeepers do not reuse comb for several years either.
FAQs
What is the primary cause of dark honeycomb?The left behind layers of pupal cocoons and trapped feces in the bottom of the wax cells contribute to dark honeycomb.
What is the black part of comb in my hive?The area of black honeycomb in your hive is most likely the brood nest. In this region, the colony is raising young and experiencing a high level of activity.
Bees do like the scent of dark comb. It is a good attractant to a swarm trap. I have found that given a choice, a queen bee often chooses new comb over old dark comb.
Can you eat dark honeycomb and dark capped honey?It should be safe to eat dark honeycomb that is dark in color only because of time in the hive. Personally, I would not consume black comb. Once the honey is extracted it should be okay. However, if you want to enjoy the fact that raw beeswax is edible pass up the dark comb, a lighter variety might taste better.
How long does it take comb to turn dark?The time required for beeswax to turn dark varies. Most beekeepers aim to replace their brood honeycomb every 4-5 years.
Will honey harvested from dark comb be darker in color?Not in general, but if a light variety of honey is stored in dark comb for a long time – some staining can occur.
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Hi there! My name is Christy, and welcome to my blog! I share a little bit of everything around here, from sewing to painting, repurposing to upcycling, with a little bit of craftiness sprinkled in between! My favorite is taking forgotten treasures and turning them into beautiful new decor. If you're visiting me for the first time, start with my DIY Project Gallery. Then stick around and let’s see what else we can get ourselves into!
