Hi Ari and Stan
There are other diseases than AFB (which I agree is actually not easy to
transfer unless you move combs), but whether the risk is low or not, having
clean gloves and a hive tool free of wax and propolis makes inspection a
great deal easier and more pleasant.
Best wishes
Peter Edwards
beekeepers at stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk
www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/
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