To all:

I am presently using para-moth (p-Dichlorobenzene) crystals for the control
of wax moth in stacks of supers and frames during the summer months.  Last
week we were inspected by the University's "safety, health and
environmental" service for all environmental problems which may be occurring
at the station prior to a EPA inspection.  I was informed by the inspector,
that there is a concern by the EPA with the deposal of by-products (wax,
wood, rubber gloves, etc.) that may be contaminated with the fumes from the
crystals and he was concerned with our recycling of wax or throwing contact
materials into the general waste system.  The inspector also recommended
that I contact other beekeepers to discuss other products which can or are
being used for the control of wax moth.  So my question is what other
products can be used for wax moth control?  The winter months are not a
problem in that we use environmental control because the equipment room is
unheated and uninsulated.  Thank you for your assistance on this issue.

Steve J. Hanlin
USDA; ARS/Iowa State University
North Central Regional Plant Introdution Station
Ames, IA  50011