# Mould On Flow Frames

**URL:** <https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-on-flow-frames/33820>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Tags:** australia\
**Created:** [October 20, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-on-flow-frames/33820 "2022-10-20T20:00:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![Robert\_Flemming](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/robert_flemming/32/24057_2.png) [@Robert\_Flemming](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Robert_Flemming)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-on-flow-frames/33820/1 "2022-10-20T20:00:15Z")

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I have 2 Flow Hives on the Hawkesbury River and have noticed the presence of Mould on the front of the Flow Frames, I will be doing an inspection this weekend but has anyone else had this issue and how it was dealt with

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**Author:** ![chau06](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/chau06/32/25515_2.png) [@chau06](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/chau06)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-on-flow-frames/33820/2 "2022-10-20T20:50:25Z")

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Mostly the bees clean up any Australian mould and American mold but you might search for “mould” or “mold” and see what other folks have tried.

> [@Mould in flow frames](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-in-flow-frames/11793):
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> Due to the very wet start to winter on the northern rivers NSW I now have a little mould in the near empty flow frames. Should I remove the supper completely and clean it ready for spring or let the bees do it ?

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**Author:** ![Robert\_Flemming](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/robert_flemming/32/24057_2.png) [@Robert\_Flemming](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Robert_Flemming)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-on-flow-frames/33820/3 "2022-10-20T22:48:09Z")

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Thanks , I am inspecting the Hive tomorrow so will see how bad it is

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**Author:** ![KieranPI](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/kieranpi/32/14091_2.png) [@KieranPI](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/KieranPI)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-on-flow-frames/33820/4 "2022-10-21T01:26:16Z")

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There is a similar thread here discussing using the bees to clean the Flow Frames. [Bees cleaning flow frames after removing super](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-cleaning-flow-frames-after-removing-super/33816)

If it is really bad, then a pressure washer can work, making sure the Flow Frame is fully secured and on a flat surface. Start from a good distance and bring the nozzle closer, slightly angled until you notice the mould coming away, dont get too close as there is a risk of the Flow Frame being blown apart or damaging the plastic components.

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**Author:** ![KieranPI](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.honeyflow.com/kieranpi/32/14091_2.png) [@KieranPI](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/KieranPI)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/mould-on-flow-frames/33820/5 "2024-01-16T01:56:44Z")

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How did the clean up go from a few seasons ago?

Regarding mould i have found apple cider vinegar works a treat in preventing it coming back.