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Subject:	Re: Do Bees survive an alcohol wash?
From:	"Janet L. Wilson" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:43:59 -0400
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Seth, when we did a field test comparing alcohol wash to sugar rolls to ambient drop on mite counting sheets, I noticed that the bees seem to die instantly. 

Thus I use rubbing alcohol now when I have to euthanize a colony. It is the most quick, reliable and merciful method I have found: https://herewebee.wordpress.com/2017/08/18/when-needs-must-euthanizing-honey-bee-colonies/

It is easy to test! Give some bees a quick swill in rubbing alcohol (once it is back on store shelves...) and report back. I can't imagine the bees survive, but I'd be interested in knowing what you find!

Regards,
Janet Wilson

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