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Subject:	Re: Sterilizing AFB infected bees wax
From:	Mike S <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:23:40 -0700
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From: Chris Slade <[log in to unmask]>
A highly respected and experienced local beekeeper (Dorset UK) melted down the 
wax from a colony with AFB, made 

foundation  from it and gave it to a colony to work.  They showed no subsequent  
sign of  AFB.

Has anyone considered processing bees wax in a pressure cooker that is used to 
can vegetables?  I'm thinking being subjected to the pressure and high temps in 
a pressure cooker for an hour might work to do the sterilizing job.  Not sure 
how it would affect the wax.     Mike in LA



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