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Subject:	Washing soda and foulbrood
From:	Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:39:59 -0000
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In the UK the NBU recommends cleaning hives tools and gloves with a strong solution of washing soda (1 kg per 5 litres) to reduce the risk of spreading foulbrood.  I follow this practice and there is no doubt that it is a very effective way of keeping hive tools and gloves clean, removing both wax and propolis.  But I cannot find any reference as to the impact of soda solution (remember this is washing soda - not caustic soda) on EFB bacteria, the vegetative stages of AFB, or AFB spores.  Does it simply remove them, or does it kill them?  I am sure that it would not kill AFB spores.  Anyone have any references?
Best wishes 

Peter Edwards
beekeepers at stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk
www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/ 


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