So my Dad found his old hive in the barn today and it seems to have been infested with wood worms and potentially wax moths. I am not sure if the pests are still in the wood as the hive has been left alone for 7 years.
Is there any way that I could treat the wood to ensure that both the worms and moths are removed?
Should I steer away from using this hive altogether?
I saw somewhere that you can put wood in a freezer for weeks which kills woodworm, not sure if this is true though.
Might painting the outside of the hive help, or maybe scorching and scraping?
Woodworm holes/sawdust look quite fresh but it also hasn't been moves for years.
Weird scrapes
Thanks for your help
Is there any way that I could treat the wood to ensure that both the worms and moths are removed?
Should I steer away from using this hive altogether?
I saw somewhere that you can put wood in a freezer for weeks which kills woodworm, not sure if this is true though.
Might painting the outside of the hive help, or maybe scorching and scraping?
Woodworm holes/sawdust look quite fresh but it also hasn't been moves for years.
Weird scrapes
Thanks for your help