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I learned recently from a bee keeping youtuber that the recommended method for euthanizing a problematic hive is just dumping in a bunch of soapy water which ki

• christophilus 3y ago
  As a one time amateur beekeeper, what makes a hive so problematic that you’d want to kill it entirely?
  • macintux 3y ago
    Varroa?
  • tommiegannert 3y ago
    They were extremely hostile and attacked much more than his other hives, even far away. It was difficult to get anything done.
  • bragr 3y ago
    He couldn't even go in his yard without being swarmed. He was genuinely concerned for his and his families safety. His other hives are much more docile.
• thrixton 3y ago
  I’ve eradicated 2 nests of european wasps here in Australia by dumping a pretty strong solution of dish soap and water down the nest. Carefully, at night, with red light just to be sure. They are the most aggressive pests I’ve ever had the misfortune to run across, if you kill one, you get attacked instantly, and they will chase you, if it was a large active nest, I’d be very cautious.