Richard E Leber wrote:
>
> Hi ya'll;
>
> Following a discussion on preventing Wax Moth damage at our local
> association meeting I found this tip from Ron Taylor, President of South
> Carolina and Colleton County Beekeepers:
>
> Treatment for Active Hives:
>
> (1) Use a 2 liter plastic drink bottle with a one inch diameter hole cut
> on the curve toward the top of the bottle.
> (2)  Mix one cup granulated sugar, one cup vinegar, one whole banana
> peeling and eight cups of water.
> (3) Hang this bottle in the bee yard year round.  Replace as needed. Use
> one bottle for every four hives.
>
> Does anyone have another idea for wax moth "traps" that may be affective?
 
What he reccommended is classic for capturing moths so is probably the
best. There are variations on the bait to capture coddling moths to
protect apples. Good organic method. Thanks for the info.
Bill Truesdell
Bath, ME