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wightbees

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I have a steam cleaner and 6 supers to clean up.
I would of thought it is ok to use this instead of flame, but thought i would
check first .
 
Steam will not kill AFB spores but unless you have some reason to think the supers are infected, or are second hand, then steam will kill of just about every other sort of bug. The heat will soften any propolis so it is easier to remove while still warm.
 
Thanks RoofTops, the supers are seconds but no AFB on the island that has been reported.
 

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