Patent ID: 7766722
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for removing parasites from bees within a hive, said hive having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls enclosing a hive compartment, a bottom opening being provided in said hive adjacent said bottom wall for permitting said bees to enter and exit said hive compartment, said apparatus comprising: a housing extending from a first end to a second end and having a hollow interior therebetween; an air moving device having an opening sized and shaped to fit the first end of the housing; a spout attached to said second end of said housing and having a spout opening sized and shaped to fit said bottom opening of said hive; a container disposed within the housing to hold a parasite killing solution therein and an inner tube extending through the housing wherein the container extends into the inner tube; a heating system in communication with the housing to heat the parasite killing solution to a boil and create steam; a conduit attached to the housing to provide a communication path between the air moving device and the housing; and said air moving device causing steam from the parasite killing solution to be forced through the housing and spout opening into the hive.