The majority of these eggs hatch within three days; however, some eggs are still viable and hatch after five days. Humidity appears to be a crucial factor influencing hatch rates as small hive beetle eggs are prone to desiccation if exposed to circulating air and relative humidity below 50%. Jorg is right on target. A dry room kept around 50 will stop beetle hatches and dry down honey. 5-7 days at a cool temp and its safe to re-warm with little to no risk. As for Fumigation, I am surprised some mentioned it, especially in conjunction with honey drying. First off a fumigators license is required (the reason I have a pesticide applicators license) Phosphine in particular is very dangerous and not for beginners. Phosphine kills everything, people as well. The other products commonly used are in no way legal to use on honey supers. Charles *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html