Peter Edwards wrote: >> What do others do make their hives identifiable if stolen? We (Tucson Bee Lab) had a USDA branding iron, with a small attached propane canister. Worked like a champ, for boxes and frames, and lasts forever. Almost impossible to remove, although one enterprising thief tried to sell boxes as "USDA approved". - John Edwards, Vancouver, WA *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L