> Seems that hives restocked without sterilization treatment again succumbed to the problem while those treated with chlorox were successful. Bleach again!!. i know that each virus is probably different from the other one, but if we are dealing with viruses, bleach could be a good preventative measure. from http://www.factsaboutbleach.com/bleach_public_health.html *Following is a list of organisms that the proper Clorox Bleach to water ratios can kill* *Bacteria* Staphylococcus aureus (Staph.) Salmonella choleraesuis Pseudomonas aeruginosa Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep.) Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli) Shigella dysenteriae Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) *Fungi* Trichophyton mentagrophytes (can cause Athlete's Foot) Candida albicans (a yeast) *Viruses* Rhinovirus Type 37 (a type of virus that can cause colds) Influenza A (Flu virus) Hepatitis A virus Rotavirus Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)* Herpes simplex Type 2 Rubella virus Adenovirus Type 2 Cytomegalovirus -- Juanse Barros J. APIZUR S.A. Carrera 695 Gorbea - CHILE +56-45-271693 08-3613310 http://apiaraucania.blogspot.com/ [log in to unmask] *********************************************** 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