On 10/03/2011 5:06 PM, randy oliver wrote:
> Soapy water works well in the home yard--I use it when I sacrifice entire
> colonies to determine total mite count.  Had never thought to simply pour it
> over the combs for simply killing the bees (could add bleach to help
> sanitize)--thanks Kim!

As I said, or implied previously, gasoline is quick, effective, cheap 
and readily available.  Unless you folk are still adding nasties to the 
stuff it is fine to use.

As much as it pains me to admit it ( I am a soap maker) detergent and 
water (strong solution) is better than soapy water.

The gasoline that contacts the bees is virtualy instantaneous, and the 
vapour is also very quick if the space is not overly large.

Geoff Manning

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