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FW: Euthanizing a hive
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Aaron Morris <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:55:44 -0400
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 Another method...

1. Remove honey supers during the day
2. In the evening, after all foragers have returned, block entrance and
tape large holes
3. Mix 2 cups liquid detergent with 5 gallons water
4. Remove cover and slowly pour 4 of the 5 gallons of soapy warer
solution into hive between all frames, replace cover.
5. Wait 10 minutes, remove cover and douse any remaining bees with
remaining water
6. Rinse frames with fresh water to remove any soapy water, and dead
bees, air dry.
7. Reuse equipment when dry.
8. Equipment ready the next day,


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