You are purchasing and assembling new hive equipment for your beekeeping operation and you want this equipment to last as long as possible.

Which of the following actions can help to extend the life of your hive equipment? $($Select all that apply$)$

Group of answer choices

Utilize boxes with rabbet, rather than box, joints.

Maximize the amount of exposed end grain.

Paint the interior of hive equipment with outdoor paint.

Assemble hive boxes with wood screws and caulk.

Drive nails$/$staples into the top, bottom, and side bars when assembling frames.

Purchase wooden hive equipment made with pine.

Install wax foundation.