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>Reply-To: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology
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>Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Killing bees with CO2
>Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 05:55:04 EST
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>In a message dated 11/01/2006 05:01:58 GMT Standard Time,
>[log in to unmask] writes:
>How about a CO2 fire extinguisher?
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>Chris
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>The CO2 extinguisher works perfectly to kill a hive - covers off and a good
>shot of CO2, covers >back on, another good shot of CO2 into the entrance
>and plug the entrance. Wait a few miniutes
>then split the hive bodies, tilt them apart and dump the rest of the
>extinguisher charge directly >into the center of the hive brood frames.
>Close the hive again and check it later (dead).
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>Many Rural Fire Departments will supply the extinguisher and/or refill for
>a minimal charge or no >charge to beekeepers who will help with "bee
>problem calls".
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>Lee
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