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> Behalf Of Garrett M Martin
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 1:00 AM
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> Subject: [BEE-L] Tracheal Mite Identification
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> In the book ABC-XYZ of Bee Culture on page 315 it refers to using sodium
> hydroxide for finding tracheal mites.  Does any one know where I can buy
> this in small amounts for my personal use?

Sodium Hydroxide = Caustic soda, any hardware shop will have it, the 'pearl'
form is fairly pure.
(it is used for clearing drains etc)
Ben.

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