Hey Bee-L ers..

there is a thread going on at this time in reference to hive tools and i
have often wondered what and how and when do other beekeepers (particularly
the commercial guys) clean their hive-tools.

I remember very well the first time i was in a yard with a state inspector
and he cleaned his hive tool for a good 2-3 minutes prior to opening the
first hive  with what i think was alcohol.   I do not remember him cleaning
the tool between the hives.

I actually only clean my tools on an irregular basis...

any thoughts on the above..


thanks to all the posters..


jimmy odom
charlotte nc with about 18 colonies of mongrels..

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