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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R68. Agriculture and Food, Plant Industry |
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R68-1. Utah Bee Inspection Act Governing Inspection of Bees |
R68-1-5. Salvage Operations
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1) All salvage operations with respect to wax, hives and appliances from diseased colonies shall be performed in a tightly screened enclosure using the following procedure:
a) frames and comb held for at least 30 minutes in boiling water (212 degrees F) before any wax is removed;
b) after removal from the boiling water the frames are destroyed or boiled for a minimum of 20 minutes in a solution of lye water containing no less than 10 pounds of lye (Sodium Hydroxide) for each 100 gal. of water; and
c) hive bodies, supers, covers and bottom boards are thoroughly scorched or boiled for a minimum of 20 minutes in the lye water solution.