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Date: | Thu, 10 Jun 1999 14:37:42 -0500 |
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Hello All,
I was reading the posts about killing the AHB hive. I think the best
method would be the CO2 introduction. It would create fewer problems in the
long run. Dry ice would be an excellent source for the CO2. A college
roommate and I can attest to that! It wouldn't take much to accomplish the
deed. The trash bag idea is a good one too, but one problem there. The
bees will give off tremendous amounts or water vapor as they die, and their
bodies will become a gooey, sticky mess. If you use the bag method, I would
recommend that you remove it from the bag as soon as you can, separate the
bodies, and allow them to air dry a day or two before attempting to clean.
I was given a hive that had that treatment, but they didn't open the bag
soon enough afterward. What a mess! I had to end up burning that
equipment, because I couldn't get it cleaned. Good luck, and keep us
posted.
Scott Moser
" I believe that beekeeping mirrors life. One must endure a few stings to
reach the final sweet reward." S. Moser
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