You may wish to consult "Honey Bee Pests, Predators and Diseases", 2nd
edition by Morse and Nowogrodski, pgs 57,354; where the use of acetic
acid for fumigation of equipment is discussed. Note this edition states
that "Acetic acid is not approved for this use in the US". You should
check current regulations.
The use of acetic acid is also discussed by Bailey in his Honey Bee
Pathology 2nd edition
 
 
 
 
 
 
On Wed, 16 Apr 1997, Theodore V. Fischer wrote:
 
> Dan Goodwin wrote:
> > I have a hive which died from Nosema. The inside of the hive is
> > quites dirty. Is there a procedure for cleaning/disinfecting so I can
> > re-use the equipment safely.
>
> I basically just scrape the encrusted dirt from the top, bottom and side bars of the
> frames, scrape the inside of the brood chambers, and give the frames back to strong hives.
> They will clean up the combs very nicely.  To control further nosema, be sure to feed
> Fumadil in your sugar syrup.
>
> Ted Fischer
> Dexter, Michigan USA
>