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  • From: Tom Wright <twright AT vicksburg.com>
  • To: Saundra Kirven <skirven AT pharmasset.com>
  • Cc: ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [ocba] Wax moths
  • Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:49:46 -0400

If they're in there you should be able so see them or their webs. It is not unusual for bees to leave a hole in comb. If the edges are smooth, that's probably what it is.If it is wax moths, they will be all over the five in short order. I don't know of any effective treatment short of putting the hive bodies and frames in a freezer and starting over. Just cross your fingers and watch closely. Wax moths can rarely get started in a new healthy hive.

Tom

Saundra Kirven wrote:

Oh my! I think I have wax moths in one of my (new) hives. There is a hole in the comb about the size of a silver dollar. The frame is very full of capped honey and brood and I want to nip this problem now. Any advice from the veteran beekeepers is greatly appreciated.


Thanks!


Saundra Kirven
Clinical Operations Manager
Pharmasset, Inc.
Phone: (919) 287-4250 x117
Fax: (919) 287-4259
email: skirven AT pharmasset.com <mailto:skirven AT pharmasset.com>




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