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Offline gibb

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Wax moths
« on: September 20, 2016, 08:02:12 pm »
Found some in the hive tonight, killed one adult and about 20 larvae. How can I make sure they are gone?
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Re: Wax moths
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2016, 08:28:05 pm »
if you had some BT I would spray that frame. It will kill any that eat that wax comb. You may can find all the wax worms and put your hive tool in them and check again in a couple of days.
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Re: Wax moths
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2016, 08:40:40 pm »
If you have, or can get, BT, then spray ALL frames. If not, remove enough frames to where the bees can cover all frames, even if you have to go to a smaller box.
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Re: Wax moths
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2016, 09:57:37 pm »
Quote from: iddee on September 20, 2016, 08:40:40 pm
If you have, or can get, BT, then spray ALL frames. If not, remove enough frames to where the bees can cover all frames, even if you have to go to a smaller box.
Iddee what's the reason for removing frames, is this a way to let the bees manage the problem for themselves?
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Re: Wax moths
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2016, 10:03:07 pm »
A box half full of bees will succumb to the moths.

A full box of bees will destroy the moths.
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Re: Wax moths
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2016, 10:04:56 pm »
Thanks iddee I learned something today ;D
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Re: Wax moths
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2016, 10:16:48 pm »
Super good tip there Iddee  ;)  Didn't know that until today
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