>
> >Can you explain what you mean this...
> > (bleach acts as both an acid and a base, and as a source of toxic
> chlorine).
>

Bleach is made by electrolysis of a salt solution in water.  The process
forms hypochlorous acid and sodium hydroxide (a base).  The products reach
an equilibrium that changes with temperature, pH, and exposure to air.  Free
chlorine may be released, especially if an acid is added.

>
> >Do we get a base of bleach that impregnates the comb and is this toxic to
> Nosema C and/or Nosema A spores.
>
Would not impregnate the combs--degrades back to salt and water.


> >Also does sodium hypochlorite ever get too much for the bees?
>
They can handle a fair amount.

>
> >Also has anyone seen any work demonstrating Sodium Hypochlorite being
> effective against Chalk brood, sac brood or other bee stressors other than
> Mark Goodwin's AFB research?
>
Nope, but is a very commonly used and proven sterilant.

>
> I have a Solo backpack sprayer with "Janola only" written on it. I have
> used
> this all season to mist a dilution on all clean deadout combs I bring in to
> hopefully clean them up.
>
We could sure use some hard data on the efficacy of this method vs the
various spores,virions, etc on combs!


> >I also cut out the ugly comb and paraffin the remaining hive ware before
> reusing.
>
For the List's benefit, Kevin is referring to the hot paraffin dip at 160C.
 I use the same with excellent results.


> >Having said that I am still quite happy to throw a clean dead out straight
> onto the next strong hive for a later split.
>
Most US commercial beeks do the same, including me.  Since CCD, however,
best to allow the deadout to "air" for a while first.  Irradiation also
results in healthier bees on the reused combs.

Randy Oliver

             ***********************************************
The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software.  For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html

Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at:
http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm