<<<<<<He suggests immersing
>the equipment in paraffin wax for ten minutes at a temperature of 150
>degrees Centigrade,
Does this kill them or just seal them in??>>>>>
Bailey does not say.  He gives as reference for this treatment Cook, 1968.  
It would certainly seal them in but that in itself would hardly be safe so
maybe it kills as well.  There can't be many living things which could
stand up to such a temperature.         Sid P.