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>         How about relly small towels or blow dryer? I've got no idea!
>
        I tried to remain silent on this subject, but the attempts at
humor were killing me.
        One doesn't really need to dry bees, just let them dry on their
own.  Assuming they are dead, leave them in a tray, open jar, scattered
on the top of the TV, or wherever you like!  Just don't pile them too
thick in a closed vessel.
        It also depends upon the future use of the dried bees, which was
never stated.  If they are going to be pinned sometime, freezing would
be a better choice or else they will have to be "relaxed".  (No more
jokes, please.)  There will also be some shrinkage of the abdomen upon
drying.  70% ethanol may be an alternative.
        If the dried bees are going to be used as pollinators, then just
let them air dry.  Keep the roaches and ants away in the mean time.
 
 
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