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Routine preventive hygiene

Store beekeeping materials, wax, and feed hygienically to prevent contaminations

Good Beekeeping Practices
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When storing beekeeping equipment such as hive boxes and wax frames, the facility must be purpose-built. Equipment removed for winter storage is bulky and requires careful planning. The area must be odour-free and stacks secured to prevent animal access and contamination of wax and boxes.