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"\\Dr. Pedro P. Rodriguez" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 27 Dec 1997 17:15:48 -0500
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Hi.  Merry holidays to all.
 
I do not recall off hand any specific titles and/or  authors but there are many
available on how to process equipment that may have contained AFB infected bees.
1.  Ass pointed out, scorching is one of those listed.
2.  Immersing in boiling water and lye solution is another.
3.  My preferred recommendation: Do not fool around! Buy new equipment and save
time, a lot of hard work and possibly heartache and disappointment.  This disease
is caused by
a germ which forms spores (a capsule that protects the germ); hence, becoming
very resistant to treatment, or to to what amounts to the same thing, difficult
to eliminate.  Should one miss any of these spores, it is bound to result in an
outbreak sooner or later.
I would rather go for never by not taking risks with contaminated equipment!
Best regards.
Dr. Rodriguez
Virginia Beach, VA

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