Fig. 2 A simple digital thermometer with a sensor will show if the necessary temperature has been reached (mini-mum of 150 °C). High temeprature is necessary for proper penetration of paraffin into the wood as well as for destruction of bacteria.

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Fig. 1 Steel tank for heating of paraffin used for surface protection and disinfection of bee-keeping equipment.

The vessel must be constructed in such way that metal parts above the level of paraffin are not over-heated by flames in order to prevent combustion.

Fig. 3 – 5 Hive super or other tool should be immerged into paraffin for several minu-tes. Paraffin starts absorbing deep into the wood when the fizzing of escaping water vapours stops. AFB spores are destroyed after 5 minutes of heating to 150 °C.

Fig. 6-7 Hive bottoms with net can also be dipped into paraffin

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Fig. 9 – 12 Tools necessary for operation safety in the course of dipping

Fig. 8 Only single-layered hive supers are suitable for dipping into paraffin.