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Lee Senecal <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:44:14 -0500
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>Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Killing bees with CO2
>Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 05:55:04 EST
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>In a message dated 11/01/2006 05:01:58 GMT Standard Time,
>[log in to unmask] writes:

>How about a CO2 fire extinguisher?
>
>Chris
>
>
>The CO2 extinguisher works perfectly to kill a hive - covers off and a good 
>shot of CO2, covers >back on, another good shot of CO2 into the entrance 
>and plug the entrance.  Wait a few miniutes
>then split the hive bodies, tilt them apart and dump the rest of the 
>extinguisher charge directly >into the center of the hive brood frames.  
>Close the hive again and check it later (dead).
>
>Many Rural Fire Departments will supply the extinguisher and/or refill for 
>a minimal charge or no >charge to beekeepers who will help with "bee 
>problem calls".
>
>Lee
>
>
>
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