-----Original Message-----
From: John Mitchell <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 26 September 1999 16:57
Subject: Re: Anti-Varroa Bottom Board


><I had a MASSIVE infestation of wax moths and wax moth larvae under the
>board.>
>
>), but isn't it true that the moths are only a problem in the
>summer? All of the wax moths and larvae will die off with the first frost.
>Don't most beekeepers do "spring cleaning" at some point? >The moths are
the lesser of two evils.
>John
>
You can use a scraper to remove the mess from the bottom board below the
Varroa screen. It needs to have a long handle to reach into the corners.

If, as it should be, the bottom board is placed with the entrance to the
rear, there is no disturbance to the hive or colony and the work can be done
at any time.

Ruary Rudd
[log in to unmask]