Installed 2 Nucs from Ga.

[JhnR]

The bees arrived fine after a five day trip. Nuc 2 was busting at the seams so I installed that last. Very calm girls all the way around. As it was cool, windy and a little rain, I did not inspect very closely just uncorked the queen cages (one decided on a little tour of the yard) then closed them up. Upon looking
in #2 Nuc box I found dozens of larvae that I think are wax moths. They don't have the six legs of SHB
but pads their full length and they ungulate like a caterpillar. Am I correct, and if so, what is the best way to rid this hive of those pesky little !@@###$$?
     Oh, and six swarm cells in box #2 with the above larvae.

John

[watercarving]

What part of GA are these from? Can you PM me who the supplier was? I had a wax moth from a supplied nuc as well.

[ccwonka]

And I pick up two nucs this coming weekend  :-X. . . PLEASE PM me and let me know who it was so I don't get burned!!! (or if you don't want to say who at least let me know what PART OF GA so I can have some p-e-a-c-e o-f m-i-n-d!!!!!

CC

[Michael Bush]

http://www.bushfarms.com/beespests.htm#waxmoths

[JhnR]

Yes Mike on the Certan but I talked to Beeworks and they are having trouble getting a supply from Europe.
I guess it's so bad they are not sure if they will get anymore. I heard there was another Bio-remedy but I can't think of the name. It is expensively use in fruit orchards.  Any idea for purchase?

Thanks
John