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Re: Heat and AFB
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Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 12 Dec 2002 11:14:38 -0600
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> On this subject of wax dipping and AFB I saw a paper from the New Zealand
Beekeepers Ass. several months ago on this subject stating that very hot wax
did kill AFB spores.

This subject has been hotly debated for years with little change. Hot wax
dipping does seem to prevent the reoccurrence of AFB as the wax penetrates
the wood and can kill/seal the AFB spores.

Dry heat to the same temperature has not worked when tried by many
beekeepers.  Scorching with a torch has always worked for me.

Bob

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