Propolis As A Cut Paste

[jomawa]

Propolis or honeybee resin (resin stolen/gathered from plants by the bees). In an effort to close/seal gaps in hives bees use propolis which also contains the means to keep out/kill dangerous microbes and fungi.

Am wondering if anyone knows of propolis being used as a cut salve on bonsai or other plants. I have a number of hives so am familiar with it and have a limited supply of propolis from my bee activities, probably enough for my bonsai salve need. I know I haven't established if it should be used but "if" one did apply it, would one simply warm it enough to apply or mix with a form of solvent, (Isopropyl, Everclear, Acetone, Lacquer thinner...?) to possibly thin it and make it more liquidy. Propolis has almost the stickyness/physics as chewing gum. When warm it becomes a sticky mess if touched but stays in plce quite well if untouched, and when cold becomes brittle and more removable.

Any thoughts???

 

[Eric Group]

Just get some cut paste...

 

[sorce]

It might attract other bugs?

I used to use ficus sap from cut branches and leaves to "seal" wounds. From the same tree.....

I forgot I used to do this...and all those wounds healed well....
Now...eh.

I'm doing it again!

Sorce

 

[GrimLore]

Any thoughts???

Beeswax has been used by many old timers. You can get a one pound block at WalMart for 12 - 13USD. Slice off a 1/2 inch strip of it and use it like a crayon...

Grimmy

 

[jomawa]

Beeswax You can get a one pound block at WalMart

"My beeswax is better than your beeswax, my beeswax is better than yours... "(sing to the tune of the Kennel ration commercial). Sold beeswax at satuday market (along with pollen and honey) and I still have pounds of it, but thanks Grimmy for the reminder of beeswax.

 

[GrimLore]

Sold beeswax at satuday market (along with pollen and honey) and I still have pounds of it, but thanks Grimmy for the reminder of beeswax.

Dip the strip you cut in Humco Boric Acid and apply - many benefits...



Grimmy

 

[jomawa]

Dip the strip you cut in Humco Boric Acid

That all sounds easiest and cheapest for me. Good thing I learned to use crayons in kindergarten, but I'll make a manly "lumber" crayon and dip it, thanks again.

 

[GrimLore]

That all sounds easiest and cheapest for me.

WalMart has the 6 oz size(a lot) for 11USD and free shipping for Humco Boric Acid.

Grimmy