BOTH Lois George and Julia's hives have much bigger problems than wax moths! Wax moths can not live in a healthy colony of bees because the bees control the wax moths. Obviously, there are not enough bees in the colonies if live wax moths (larvae) are found in the colonies. Why are the colonies short of bees? Are they sick with Foul Brood, Varroa mites, lack of food, inferior queen, pesticide kill, Nosema, or several other things? I think every beekeeper should understand that wax moths cannot damage a colony of healthy bees! Ann they absolutely can NOT kill a colony of bees. If doubt this, read ANY STANDARD HONEY BEE BOOK. If you find live wax moth larva or flying adult moths in your colony, your bees are sick with something, or you have started a new colony too late and it has not been able to build its strength of population. I hope I have helped. George Imirie Certified EAS Master Beekeeper