Is there an easy, safe, way to kill AHB without contaminating comb?  I keep
bees in South Texas. This area has a strong AHB population. I am able to keep
hives gentle thru aggressive requeening, but occasionally get a hive that has
turned to the dark side.  Several people on this topic have suggested killing
the AHBs and repopulating the hive with "good bees."  I prefer this method over
trying to spit/requeen an AHB colony.  I currently use soap and water but I
often get a face full of bees when attempting to open the hive up to spray
them.  I believe in my state it is not practice to get a pesticide applicators
license.

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