On Thu, 11 Sep 1997 17:40:28 -0500 Richard E Leber <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
>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
>[log in to unmask]
 
 
What luck have you all had with the wax moth traps ron taylor