In a message dated 08/11/2008 19:16:44 GMT Standard Time,  
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I'm  still waiting for any useful help
ie how to make life unpleasent for  Virii
without killing the bees
ie how to steralize a dead out without  burning



As, according to Bailey and Ball, a virus is just a small piece of genetic  
material in a protein shell I wonder how long they can survive in the absence 
of  a living host.  Dealing with a dead-out means you don't have to worry about 
 killing the bees and so replacement of the wax and exposure of the frames  
and woodwork to acetic acid fumes, or to caustic soda solution (probably it  
wouldn't be a good idea to use both at the same time) .should be  effective.
 
Chris
 

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