Bob Rolfness wrote:
> I have the opportunity for pick up several wooden hives components which
> are still in good physical shape, but the bee have died out in during
> the last couple of winters. I passed on the offer because of the fear
> of AFB and EFB. Then was told I could use a buring tourch and "clean
> up" the wood by buring it just a little.
Proper scorching is a very reliable method.