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    3. when buying a new beehive do I need to clean it with bleach and water still?
    when buying a new beehive do I need to clean it with bleach and water still?

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      I use steam and a germicidal ultraviolet light to sterilize hives that I'm reusing. Bleach works well but the bees may not stay in there if you bleached within a week without airing the hive body. When using bleach, water it down to a point where you can work with it without burning your eyes.
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