Comments for Christopher Petree

Comment on Swarms That Leave by beekeeping

beekeeping — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:21:14 +0000

Thanks for such a great site. It has been bookmarked I have found some great info here, Any recomendations on further reading?

Comment on Using Lifetime Wood Treatment on Bee Hives by Christopher

Christopher — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:45:54 +0000

All of my woodenware is in great shape and holding up well. The equipment has taken on a silvery look and darkened a few more shades, especially the hives that are in the sun for most of the day. I intend on doing an update to this post in the near future to document my current observations.

I still highly recommend this as an alternative to paint.

Comment on Using Lifetime Wood Treatment on Bee Hives by Kerri

Kerri — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:34:14 +0000

Hi Christopher,

I was just wondering how well the LifeTime wood treatment was holding up? Has the wood gained a silvery patina at this point? It sounds like a great product.

Thanks for the update.

Comment on Using Lifetime Wood Treatment on Bee Hives by Christopher

Christopher — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:35:00 +0000

I think this product would be suitable for what you’re wanting to do. I went out and made a detailed inspect of my hives, and the wood still looks perfect. The hives have darkened a bit more since I took the photos. I’m thrilled with the results thus far.

If I’m not mistaken, I think the Lifetime website makes mention of using their product on or near docks, which would be a situation more intense than what you’re describing.

Comment on Using Lifetime Wood Treatment on Bee Hives by Keith

Keith — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:00:17 +0000

Hi Christopher, just got done reading your article about using Life Time Wood Treatment on your hives. I’m in West Central Florida and am converting my in ground pool into a fish pond. I plan to cover about 25 per cent of the pond with wood walk ways/decks. Don’t want to use the pressure treated lumber and am wondering if the LifeTime stuff is suitable. My lumber would not be in water but would be a few inches away. Here in Florida un-treated wood outside rots in a year or so. Hope your experience so far will help to enlighten me.