Date 9/2/93 Subject RE>wax moth From Rick Hough To E. Southwick, Discussion of Bee Biology Reply to: RE>wax moth Most good beginner beekeeping books talk about wax-moth prevention. Memory tells me that Paradichlorobenzene (PDB) crystals are generally used to store stacks of supers or brood chambers with a pile of PDB at the top of the stack. The stack needs to be relatively air-tight (i.e. solid top & bottom covers on the stacks, and some folks tape the joints between the boxes, too), to keep the PDB from disipating. Also, good ventilation around the stacks is important, as you don't want the PDB fumes to collect in an area where people might breath them. I'm not sure if PDB is good at eradicating wax moth once a serious infestation has settled into the equipment - more drastic measures might be called for. Also, be sure to air out any comb treated with PDB for a couple days before returning them to the hives - the bees don't care for PDB any more than the moths do! Send me e-mail directly if you have further questions. Good Luck! Rick Hough, Hamilton, MA (NE of Boston) Internet: [log in to unmask] -------------------------------------- From: [log in to unmask] Subject: wax moth Comments: To: [log in to unmask] To: Multiple recipients of list BEE-L <[log in to unmask]> 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]