So far, knock on wood, I've not seen a single hive beetle in any of my hives since February.
However, I do have an insect that I've now seen in two hives that Internet research indicates is a firebrat (a type of silverfish). Has anyone else seen these in the hives? Should I worry or do anything about them?
Linda T buggy in Atlanta
They are starch eaters. I wouldn't worry much about them.
...JP
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebrat
They feed on a wide variety of carbohydrates and starches that are also protein sources such as flour and book bindings, and can go for as much as a year without eating.
As I recall doesn't carbohydrate include sugar?
Quote from: MrILoveTheAnts on May 21, 2008, 12:51:44 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebrat
They feed on a wide variety of carbohydrates and starches that are also protein sources such as flour and book bindings, and can go for as much as a year without eating.
As I recall doesn't carbohydrate include sugar?
I've never heard of them being a problem in a bee hive, Plus, they are kinda wimpy.
...JP