I had a hive lose it's queen and become weak.  I placed apistan strips into
the hive while I waited for a new queen.  Within two weeks, the wax moths
were in the hive and having a great time eating.  I would say that apistan
strips do not have an effect on wax moth larvae.
 
Richard Barnes
 
>The recent posting:
>>Last summer I learned the hard way that Varroa infestation in this
>>area requires Apistan treatment twice a year.
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>>I lost several hives, and intentionally let one go to the wax worms,
>>never having experienced them before.  What a mess, but I am wiser
>>for it now.
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>made me wonder "Does Apistan, when used in a legal manner for control of
>varroa mite, have any direct activity against wax moth as well?"
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>The active ingredient in Apistan, fluvalinate, is a very effective
>insecticide for control of many other caterpillars, including many that are
>in the same family as wax moth.  However, I am unaware of any testing for
>this insect and the rates used for varroa may be insufficient for wax moth.
>
>Just wondering, as I can't find any other way to control existing wax moth
>infestations since Certan has dropped off the market.
>
>Whitney Cranshaw
>Colorado
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