I live in Bluefield, West Virginia, and I'm just starting my first hive. I want to go the backwards way but I'm wondering how to use the starter strip with the paint stick if I don't have my own clean wax. I ordered a beginner's kit that came with foundation but I don't want to use that.
Thanks for your willingness to help. You guys are awesome!
—Brittany
Kirk replies:
Hi Buddy, it is real simple: don't wax them. The bees will do fine—in nature they don't have waxed starter strips and they do just great.
Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.
—kirkobeeo
