> > How about relly small towels or blow dryer? I've got no idea! > I tried to remain silent on this subject, but the attempts at humor were killing me. One doesn't really need to dry bees, just let them dry on their own. Assuming they are dead, leave them in a tray, open jar, scattered on the top of the TV, or wherever you like! Just don't pile them too thick in a closed vessel. It also depends upon the future use of the dried bees, which was never stated. If they are going to be pinned sometime, freezing would be a better choice or else they will have to be "relaxed". (No more jokes, please.) There will also be some shrinkage of the abdomen upon drying. 70% ethanol may be an alternative. If the dried bees are going to be used as pollinators, then just let them air dry. Keep the roaches and ants away in the mean time. -- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | Stephen Bambara NCSU-Entomology, Box 7626, Raleigh NC 27695-7626 | |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=| | Voice: (919) 515-3140 | INTERNET: [log in to unmask] | | FAX: (919) 515-7273 | 2% of the population feeds the other 98% =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=