Repairing Waxmoth damage

[Delmer]

I had one hive that just didn't make it this year and ended up with waxmoths.  Luckily I still have one hive that's doing well.  I have frozen the infected frames so hopefully all larva and eggs are now dead.  Can I just hang these frames near my good hive and have those bees clean the 'bad' frames?  Or do I need to remove all the comb and start over next year with new foundation?

Thanks
Danny

[riverrat]

wait until you can put them in a hive the bees will take care of the frames

[asprince]

It depends on how severe the infestation was. If it is too severe, you may be better off to scrape them off and start over. Or, when your other hive needs a second brood chamber, I would add this one and let the bees clean it up. I would help them some by removing any cocoons. Freezing the frames was the right thing to do to prevent further damage.

Steve