On Tue, 25 Jun 1996, Doug Robertson wrote:
> I have a chance to buy a couple of used hives from a someone. They both
> succumbed last winter. My wife is afraid of spreading any infestation to
> our new colony. How can the used equipment be treated to kill any mites or
> other diseases?
Doug,
You need not worry about mites in the used equipment. They die a few
days after the last bees and brood. You should however be concerned about
AFB. If you do not feel qualified to determine if the equipment is
contaminated with AFB , get an inspector or experienced beekeeper to look
at the stuff BEFORE you bring it home.>