I've used a 5 gal pail of soapy water on AFB hives. Put an entrance reducer in, pop the cover and pour. Gone in less time than it takes to dump the whole pail. If the colony isn't AFB and the equipment can be saved, there's no residue afaik. Shake it out and let it dry. Good for a few colonies...wouldn't want to do a lot that way...wouldn't want to do a lot anyway Kim Flottum Editor, Bee Culture Magazine 623 W Liberty St Medina, OH 44256 800.289.7668 ext 3214 330.722.2021 cell www.BeeCulture.com *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm