In a message dated 29/12/2006 19:06:43 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]  
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If I  find a hive with a strong population with AFB I will shake them  onto
foundation and feed.  I have never seen AFB again in such a  hive.  But
usually the hives with AFB are weak and then I burn  everything, including
any supers.




In the UK, AFB is a notifiable disease treated by burning. It is very rare  
nowadays.  
 
A recommended way of handling swarms of unknown origin which just might be  
carrying AFB is to hive them in a cardboard box and leave them for a few days  
while they are using up any contaminated stores they may have brought with 
them  by constructing the first combs. After a few days the swarm is transferred 
to a  new clean hive with foundation and fed syrup. The cardboard box and comb 
are  burned.
 
Possibly this method might be adapted to US circumstances to reduce the  
prevalence of AFB.
 
Chris

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