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[dpearce4]

Using different equipment or cleaning equipment between different hives is commendable.


Although dipping a test frame in washing soda solution does tend to kill the brood

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At least you would then find out if the hive has hygienic tendencies.

 

[Cussword]

At least you would then find out if the hive has hygienic tendencies.

 

[BeeJayBee]

I wouldn't wish it [AFB] on anyone but how many Beekeepers use the same equipment on every hive they inspect without thinking about it or transfer hive parts around from hive to hive?

I use the same equipment on every hive I inspect in an apiary and sometimes transfer hive parts from hive to hive, but then I know how to recognise both EFB and AFB.

If I were to see the symptoms I would reduce the hive's entrance, drop the hive tool in the bucket of washing soda, phone the SBI and put that apiary under a voluntary standstill until they've checked it. Bee suit etc would be washed.