Hi ya'll;
 
Following a discussion on preventing Wax Moth damage at our local
association meeting I found this tip from Ron Taylor, President of South
Carolina and Colleton County Beekeepers:
 
Treatment for Active Hives:
 
(1) Use a 2 liter plastic drink bottle with a one inch diameter hole cut
on the curve toward the top of the bottle.
(2)  Mix one cup granulated sugar, one cup vinegar, one whole banana
peeling and eight cups of water.
(3) Hang this bottle in the bee yard year round.  Replace as needed. Use
one bottle for every four hives.
 
 
Does anyone have another idea for wax moth "traps" that may be affective?
 
Rick Leber, Beekeeping Since 1987
Mobile, Alabama
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