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Re: does glacial acetic acid fumigation destroy EFB on equipment and combs?
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"Janet L. Wilson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:41:22 -0400
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From the information leaflet on disinfecting hive components by the UK's National Bee Unit:

"D. 
Chemical sterilisation with acetic acid.
Combs can be sterilised to destroy the spores of chalkbrood, wax moth, and Nosema
spp. disease of adult bees by using the evaporation fumes from acetic acid. There is
no evidence that this treatment is effective against AFB or EFB. "

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