Finding AFB in hives with Virginia ETO stickers on them was a common occurrence while I was a bee inspector in that state. If you want to get rid of AFB, burn the comb, and scorch or paint the boxes. Why mess with the frames. I have the USDA recipe for a frame sanitation bath if you want it. Just reply to this. Adam -- ________________________________ Adam Finkelstein [log in to unmask] Adaptive significance-- what's that?