>Hi Bee folks!
>
>I just spoke with the folks at Mannlake Bee Supply.  They told me they can not
>sell Paramoth anymore due to a problem with something on the label and the
>EPA.  Here is my question:  I need to store my supers over winter.  Where can
>I get paradiclorabenzine (sp) or moth crystals?  Are regular moth balls the
>same thing?  Mannlake said no.  This is my first complete year bee keeping and
>I would hate to have all my newly drawn out frames eaten by wax moths over the
>winter.  Any ideas?
>
>Mason Harris
>Burlingame, CA
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   Well, I don't know the size of your outfit, but if you only
have a few hives, you may want to take the trouble to freeze the
empty frames, then wrap the supers in plastic garbage bags. I've
been doing this with drawn comb for a couple of years and have
yet to have a moth problem. The freezing (easier to accomplish
if you have access to a deep freezer, but I've used the top of
my fridge for two or three frames at a time) kills the wax
moth larvae without chemicals, and wrapping tightly in garbage
bags deters re-infestation by the moths. I keep mine in my
basement, but I would think storing in a barn or garage would
also work.
 
   Hope this helps!
 
      Jeeeeeef