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  • From: "Fadem, Bronwyn Elizabeth" <bfadem AT live.unc.edu>
  • To: "ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org" <ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [ocba] Wax moth clean up?
  • Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:45:22 +0000

Hello OCBA,

Unfortunately, I just lost my weakest hive to a wax moth infestation. I had a
feeling the demise of
This hive was coming, but just didn't know when and what would do it in! I
hadn't checked on the hive in 6 days, and that was enough time for the moths
to take over.

Now, I am left with an empty 10 frame deep full of the web and larva and
other damage caused by the moths. How should I deal with this? Should I scrap
the frames all together, or is there a good way of cleaning and keeping them?
Right now, it is a complete mess
And I'm tempted to just ditch them! As always, your advice and suggestions
are much appreciated!

Bronwyn






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