>From: [log in to unmask] >Reply-To: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology > <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Killing bees with CO2 >Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 05:55:04 EST > >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 > > > >-- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info --- -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---