Dear subscribers,
 
I am seeking some definitive infomation regarding the sterilization of hive
equipment after a foul brood infection. There has been a long held view
that heating the equipment will result in the death of the Bacillus spores.
What I am seeking is some research which supports this which will enable
our amatuer beekeeping club to put argument before the Queensland DPI that
this treatment is an effective solution to this problem.
 
Nick Wallingford from NZ has been good enough to track down a paper
prepared by Hansen and Rassmussen on this subject. This was prepared for an
international symposium in Gent Belgium in 1990(1?).
 
I would greatly appreciate any advice on the matter, particularly that
which is supported by hard research, or reference to any technical papers
which are readily available.
 
Thanking you in anticipation
 
Paul Roberts
Treasurer  -  Brisbane Amatuer Beekeeping Society
Australia