I'm back...
        I had to leave the group for awhile.  I had been looking for info
about starting up some hives that I was given.  I've got a bee package
ordered, and started doing inventory of what equipment I was given.
I've noticed that some of the hive bodies have "chewed" areas on the
inside.  My guess is that it is wax moth lavra, since I've seen other
things like this with coccoons in them in other types of wood.  If this is
wax moths, do I need to destroy them before instaling a package?  Will
bees keep them in check if I don't fumigate the hives?  What is the
preferred method of control?  At this point in time (Jan. in SE Iowa),
I doubt if I'll see anymore doamage this winter.  Comments?
 
Randy Nessler
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