Liz: Chloroform has been removed from most uses due to the fact that it is now considered to be a carcinogen and most folks have discontinued useing it. I have found that if I need to collect some bees I use ether, Started Fluid works well and it you allow the bees to dry in the open air for a minute the maintain good condition. Andy ---------------------------------<><><><><><>----------------------------------- Andrew E. Menard Laboratory Animal Science SUNY Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY Bitnet: [log in to unmask] Internet: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------<><><><><><>-----------------------------------