Jim wrote

> But I continue to promote a much simpler, cheaper tool for AFB-infected
woodenware -
>
> a Bic lighter.  :)

I disagree with this especially here for Australia.  We can get three supers
with combs, a bottom board, a lid and an excluder irradiated for A$30, which
includes transport costs to and from the irradiation facility.  When you
look at the material used to replace the above, it comes to around A$140 and
that does not include labour to put it together, copper naphthenate to treat
the woodware, and paint for the woodware.  You then have to get the
foundation drawn as well.

The only rider I would put on is if the beekeeping equipment has reached its
"use by" date and is not worth salvaging.  Then let the redheads dance.

Trevor Weatherhead
AUSTRALIA