I have a general question regarding procedures when working with bees and minimizing spreading germs, mites, whatever. It seems that with the T-mite and V-mite infestations, bees are stressed to the limit. This increases the likelyhood that a hive will be sick and contagious or weak and susceptible. It may be that the general hygenic practices of the beekeeper will need to be improved as it seems the honey bee is becoming domesticated at least until the V-mite and T-mite can be controlled or withstood. Granted some practices proposed would not be pratical for commercial beekeepers or all hobbyists. Things I have heard are bulleted below. Please share any ideas about practices known or used as they relate to activity from: A. Hive to hive B. Apiary to apiary. with regard to: 1. Beekeeper hands gloves o wearing disposalble latex gloves and replaced after each hive. outfit 2. Tools Hive tool o sterilize hive tool by plunging it into the smoker and stoking after each use. Smoker Decapping fork other items etc. 3. Medication dispensers amd medication Partially used strips Partially used patties Partially used menthol dispensers etc. 4. Feed and feeders Feeders Honey Frames sugar syrup expiration 5. Brood exchange 6. Foundation moving from hive to hive 7. Mandated Inspections 8. Foundation replacement or cleaning o replace wax brood foundation every 5 years 9. Extrators and Extraction 10. Transport Trucks Dollies 11. What else? Thanks in advance. Lets hear from some lurkers as well!