Anyone have any ideas as to the use of Diatomaceous Earth spread on the ground around beehives as a pest control method for small hive beetle? Has it been studied? Is there anything about the anatomy of the SHB that would prevent this from working? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::