"Dave Cushman" wrote:
> The possibility of escapees from captive bait breeding had not occurred to
> me but would certainly be 'helpful' as far as the moths were concerned.

They are also sold for bird food, but the producers have, I believe, given
an assurance than none escape (presumably those released for food are not
viable).

Another potential source for the increase is the use of screens for
monitoring varroa - wax moths love the safe environment under the screen -
warm, plenty of food and no bees!

Peter Edwards
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www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

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