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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: Chad S on March 26, 2007, 12:20:33 PM

Title: Wax Moths
Post by: Chad S on March 26, 2007, 12:20:33 PM
I had a lot of wax moth damage in supers I stored over the winter.  Para Moth is not available for sale in MA or in CA.  I was wondering what people are doing to prevent moth damage?  Is there a home remedy, or should I just have a friend in NH order Para Moth for me?

Chad
Title: Re: Wax Moths
Post by: Mici on March 26, 2007, 12:25:07 PM
next time, freeze over the combs and store them in bin bags or any other airtight container.
Title: Re: Wax Moths
Post by: Understudy on March 26, 2007, 12:25:24 PM
Remove all of the damaged comb. Remove the coccons. If your bees are not bringing in pollen give them a pollen patty to encourage comb building.


Sincerley,
Brendhan
Title: Re: Wax Moths
Post by: Robo on March 26, 2007, 12:37:50 PM
Do a forum search on certan or B401.   This is a much better option than para moth.
Title: Re: Wax Moths
Post by: Michael Bush on March 26, 2007, 10:13:34 PM
>I was wondering what people are doing to prevent moth damage? 

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