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Name: T. P.
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Age: 60s
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Date: 11/24/2003
Question:
What is the best way to preserve a hornet's nest?

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I assume you refer to the large ball-like nest of bald faced hornets. They are basically a kind of paper and will keep for years if kept dry and protected. They do become brittle and will fall apart if handled very much.

J. Elliott

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