I had a hive lose it's queen and become weak. I placed apistan strips into the hive while I waited for a new queen. Within two weeks, the wax moths were in the hive and having a great time eating. I would say that apistan strips do not have an effect on wax moth larvae. Richard Barnes >The recent posting: >>Last summer I learned the hard way that Varroa infestation in this >>area requires Apistan treatment twice a year. >> >>I lost several hives, and intentionally let one go to the wax worms, >>never having experienced them before. What a mess, but I am wiser >>for it now. > >made me wonder "Does Apistan, when used in a legal manner for control of >varroa mite, have any direct activity against wax moth as well?" > >The active ingredient in Apistan, fluvalinate, is a very effective >insecticide for control of many other caterpillars, including many that are >in the same family as wax moth. However, I am unaware of any testing for >this insect and the rates used for varroa may be insufficient for wax moth. > >Just wondering, as I can't find any other way to control existing wax moth >infestations since Certan has dropped off the market. > >Whitney Cranshaw >Colorado >[log in to unmask] > >