Beware Bee chew Gaffer tape

While they dont touch aluminium tape or even aluminium coatings they will chew and remove "silver" gaffer tape. we had correx gaffered into the floor of a hive. they chew the gaffer almost completely away in places.

I've used it to block feeder holes a few times and the little darlings are through it PDQ.

Where were you then ?

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=31213

If the regulars miss the posts, or forget them, what chance is there for educating the beginners?

The issue of gaping holes in crownboards comes up so regularly, so I suspect that most sound advice is either not seen or ignored by the large majority on the forum.

BTW duct tape over feed holes has never been removed from my hives, as far as I can recall. Tile, glass or a piece of wood might be preferable, but I went the whole hog and made solid crown boards. End of problem.

pargyle said:

Where were you then ?

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=31213

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I missed that one ... My infallibility is intermittent

derekm said:

I missed that one ... My infallibility is intermittent

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Happens to me as well .....but I am OLD !

pargyle said:

Happens to me as well .....but I am OLD !

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I don't need that excuse.. I am perfect in every way.. but then Lord it's hard to be humble...

madasafish said:

I don't need that excuse.. I am perfect in every way.. but then Lord it's hard to be humble...

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I never had you down in my book as medallion man -you've just gone up three notches in the esteem ratings ! The line I liked began with 'I used to have a girlfriend but I guess she just couldn't compete ...." Very funny song. ... And too near the truth in many cases !!!