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Re: Removing bees from supers
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"Paul Cronshaw, D.C." <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 15 Jul 1996 22:19:09 +0100
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"Kerry Clark of AGF 784-2225 fax (604) 784 2299"
         <[log in to unmask]>  wrote:
 
   Since we've had the first report of some (of many) bad experiences with
   trying to remove bees from supers, I'll offer my opinion of some options
   I've found effective (in order of preference):
 
[snip]
 
I would add a method that I use.  Compressed air from an old scuba tank
with a air spray nozzel (the kind you use to pump up an air mattress.
 
Tip the super up and blow the bees out. Fast and efficient.
 
Paul Cronshaw DC
Hobby Beekeeper
Santa Barbara, CA

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