On Thu, 10 Aug 1995, Dave Johnson wrote:
> occasions with soapy water. When those bees are sufficiently reduced they
> intend to close one vent and severely restrict the other. They hope
> to find some kind of pesticide dust to place strategically so the
> bees may track it into their nest as they pass through the entrance.
> They are still pondering whether to just allow the wax moths to clean
> up.
Once weakened - by whatever means - the nest will be robbed by wild or
tame bees from the area.
Using any pesticide on a honeybee colony carries the risk of introducing
the pesticide into other colonies in the area. Don't do it.
Besides, next swarming season, it will be re-inhabited sure as blazes.
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK
Rural Route One Swalwell Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0
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