On Mar 15, 2012, at 11:43 AM, Peter Chiang Mai wrote:

> I was wondering how people approach control of wax moth in stored  
> equipment?
>

Certan - B401 ie Bacillus thuringiensis sprayed on both sides of combs  
gives protection for one year. OK if you have a few number of hives.
Keep supers on strong hives.
Put in freezer for a couple of hours and then bag up.
Store in open light.
Also acetic acid fumigation (eg when sterilising combs in case of  
nosema contamination) will kill caterpillars and pupae.
BUT NO, NAY, NEVER, PARADICHLOROBENZINE (PDB) - unless you want to  
have residues in wax and honey.
John Phipps

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