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Eric Abell <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 14 Sep 1995 07:39:06 -0600
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On Wed, 13 Sep 1995, BusyKnight wrote:
 
> >How about killing the bees inside the wall and then allowing other bees
> >in the area to rob the honey and remove it.  The wall could be kept
> >sealed until there is no honey flow and robbing should take place rather
> >quickly.  The disadvantage is that there will be  lot of bees and other
> >insects around while this robbing is underway.  However, it might be
> >better than tearing the wall down.
> >
> How would you kill the bees in the wall (without also killing the robber
> bees later)?
>
Some ideas come to mind:
        Raid
        Cyanogas
        Carbon monoxide
Get the product into the cavity, then seal up the cavity for a period of
time.
 
I am sure readers of this list can add more.
 
Eric Abell                           email: [log in to unmask]
Gibbons, AB, T0A 1N0
Canada
(403) 998 3143

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