Reusing wax moth frames

Started by FlexMedia.tv, April 25, 2017, 12:40:03 AM

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I had a hive taken over by wax moths last year. I cut out all the inserts of the frames and burned them. I scraped the frames and boxes and left them outside for the winter. Is that good enough to re use them?
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Very good!
Some Club members were offering hive decontamination. I didn't think that was necessary, at least with just wax moths
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It's all I do with frames that have been hit by wax moths.

Michael Bush

I scrape them off and put them back in the hives... no reason to burn anything unless you are dealing with AFB.
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Thank you. Those are some nasty little bugs for sure.
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10framer

if you had a bad moth infestation there was a bigger problem before that.  if there is a lot of damage i melt the comb but normally i just scrape the cocoons off and let the bees take care of it.

Acebird

Quote from: Michael Bush on April 26, 2017, 01:35:25 PM
I scrape them off and put them back in the hives... no reason to burn anything unless you are dealing with AFB.

What about a mouse nest and urine?  Is that reusable?
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