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 e-mail [log in to unmask]