I have heard it suggested that you shake the bees out away from the hive and
allow them to fly back to the original hive position where a new box is
placed.  This prevents AFB spores from being shaken into the new box.  I
imagine you should capture the queen to avoid loss.
 
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From: Bill Truesdell <[log in to unmask]>
>I think you have it implied in the post, that it should be foundation and
not
>drawn comb so you break both the brood cycle and have nowhere for any honey
to
>go that the bees may bring from the old hive,
>Bill Truesdell
>Bath, Me