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Re: AFB Spores
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Gordon Scott <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 28 Feb 1998 18:30:04 +0000
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On Fri, 27 Feb 1998, Excerpts from BEE-L wrote:
 
> .... In England there is no treatment
> allowed and  the rule is burn all combs and honey and if the main hive
> parts are worth  saving, scorch them well with a flame gun.
 
Though we are permitted to use the 150C wax method of sterilisation
and we are also permitted to Gamma-irradiate *possibly-exposed*
comb and equipment, provided no symptoms are visible (that's
just to avoid future confusion).
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Beekeeper; Kendo 3rd Dan, retd :-(; Sometime sailor.  Hampshire, England.

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