On Tue, 2 Apr 1996, Aaron Morris wrote: > _The_Hive_and_the_Honeybee_ states that Nosema contaminated equipment > can be fumigated with 80% acedic acid. Where does one procure 80% > acedic acid and what precautions should one take in its use? > Thanks in advance, > Aaron Morris In the UK, I can buy from any high-street chemist (pharmacy), though I have to order it. Industrial chemists are probably cheaper. It's fairly aggressive, so take care. I have a carbon respirator, though in truth I mostly work upwind of the stuff. It corodes many metals, e.g. comb wires and frame runners. Regards, -- Gordon Scott [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] (work) The Basingstoke Beekeeper (newsletter) [log in to unmask] <A HREF="http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/apis">Embryo Home Page</A> Beekeeper; Kendo 3rd Dan; Sometime sailor. Hampshire, England.