Firebrats in the beehive

[tillie]

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

[JP]

They are starch eaters. I wouldn't worry much about them.


...JP

[MrILoveTheAnts]

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?

[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?

I've never heard of them being a problem in a bee hive, Plus, they are kinda wimpy.


...JP