Here in Hawaii we have just had a radiation sterilization plant put in using
electronic x-ray beam ( no radioactive material) to kill fruit fly larva in
tropical fruits for export purposes. I  need information about the doses
required to kill AFB spores in beekeeping woodenware. The local e-beam
operators claim to have no knowledge about the level of dose required. Any
help would be appreciated. We don't see very much AFB in Hawaii and when we
do it would be a good application to save the woodenware. Can the Pierco
frames with foundation with drawn comb be treated? Any help would be
appreciated. Also could some one  tell me out if honey bee ( two words) or
honeybee ( one word ) is correct.

Walter Patton Beekeeper - Hawaii Tourguide
Hawaiian Honey House  100 % Hawaii Honey
A Hawaii Beekeepers Bed and Breakfast
# 1 Mukai Pl., P.O. Box 430
Papaikou, HI 96781
Ph./Fax. 1-808-964-5401
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