"Musashi" provided what seems to me to be the best way (use CO2) to kill
a colony of bees without destroying the combs.

   We had to kill a great many colonies and used methyl chloroform (no
longer available).  The bees became immediately anaesthetized.  By keeping
all openings closed up, they they suffocated.  CO2 is a good alternative,
since just about anyone can get a supply --- either by using dry ice, by
purchasing a tank of CO2, or by simply using a CO2 fire extinguisher.

                                                                Adrian

Adrian M. Wenner                    (805) 963-8508 (home phone)
967 Garcia Road                     (805) 893-8062  (UCSB FAX)
Santa Barbara, CA  93106

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*     "The most difficult task of the scientist is to suspend judgment
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