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Re: Using old hives
From:
Vince Coppola <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 26 Jun 1996 21:05:29 -0400
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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.>

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