> I have wax moth in my storage facility for research bee hives.
> Any ideas how to control them?  I am about to try an insecticide
> bomb!    [log in to unmask]
 
Hi Ed,
 
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         Try all but insecticide !  Bees are also insects  !
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The solution depends on the drama extent.  If you have observed a few
moths on your frames : use the biological product to spray on the
combs.
 
If your store is become a wax moth breeding ...
 
You may - burn what is too spoiled ...
        - use a very toxic product to kill all the living mites ...
                pay attention : it is toxic for you too !!
 
 
        The next procedure lets to kill all the mites, waxmoths, eggs &c
        I am thinking it kills also mildew (maybe nosema ?)
        I repeat : the product is very toxic
 
        o   put your whole material in large strong plastic bags : don't
                tear (holes) the plastic
        o   put the bags in a well vented room - outdoor is better for you !
        o   prepare large sheets of absorbent paper (f.ex. 4 sheets of
                                                 kitchen paper for 1 bag)
        o   put this paper on top in each bag
        o   prepare some bonds to tie the bags
        o   rapidly pour 50 ml of carbon tetrachloride (very very
             toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin)
             on the absorbent paper and close the bag
        o   don't keep the bags in a close room because the product passes
             slowly throught the plastic
        o   air plentiful the material at least 2 days before reusing
 
Good luck
 
 
Jean-Marie