Apistan has no label claim for wax moth; it's possible that you'd get some
efficacy but nowhere near the level required for control - unlike Varroa or
Braula which are closely associated with their hosts (bees) the wax moth larvae
don't come into direct contact with enough active ingredient. Don't rely on wax
moth control through this product.
 
The Bti product CERTAN is excellent for control of wax moth - you'd have to
check the regulatory situation in the USA but it's produced by a company called
SWARM SA in France. Contact Jacques Tricoire on 33 1 30 82 29 89, fax 33 1 30 82
27 77
 
 
Max
 
 
 
Dr Max Watkins
Technical Development Manager, Sandoz SPC
 
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Subject: Re: Wax worms and Apistan
Author:  [log in to unmask] at INTERNET1
Date:    9/19/96 4:09 PM
 
 
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.
>>
>>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.
>
>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?"
>
>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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