Ricky Holden wrote:
 
>   The wax worm is a byproduct of a weak hive.  Usually, the worm, eggs, and
> moth all must be killed (freezing) in the entire hive.  Then there is a chance
> to recover if you can keep the hive healthy and strong.  Keep hive strong and
> bees will kill the worms.
 
  This is very true, and the corollary is that a hive weakened by disease
(especially AFB) or parasitized heavily by varroa mites is almost sure to pick up
wax moths.  So check the hives for disease or varroa if you see moths.
 
Ted Fischer
Dexter, Michigan USA