Ted, I like the way that you are thinking. I think that there is some truth that holds true from the "olden day" practice of burning the hives right up to a cinder. These actions may cost some money in losses, but I truly believe that if AFB was found in one of my colonies, I would burn down the house. I read all over about how the bees should be dumped into new fresh comb, that comb filled with the honey from their gut and then removed, then the bees treated with terramycin, and all the other little things that have to be done. Seems like an awful lot of work, and then.....is AFB really gone? Doubt it? Those spores can last for a millenia and still be around. Anyways, my two cents, AFB, burn down the house. Have a wonderful day, best of this beautiful life. Cindi :mrgreen: