Eric, I object!!  Burn them if they have AFB.  The spores are not
visable and the novice does not have the resources to identify
the spread of the spores.  In the mean time his neighboring hives
are getting the desease.  I believe it is cheaper in the long run.
 
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+    Raymond J. Lackey                                     +
+    Beekeeper 10 years with 25 colonies on Long Island, NY+
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