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by MillerM
Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: I think I have wax moth in my hive
Replies: 5
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Re: I think I have wax moth in my hive

In comparing the pictures at omatra.gov to the larvae in my jar, it is wax moth larvae. :( The sticky board was placed under the screen for approximately 24 hrs. +- 1-2 hrs. for a mite count. No mites as far as I can detect through all the bee debris. Thinking back to the day I placed the board, I r...
by MillerM
Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Beekeeping 101
Topic: I think I have wax moth in my hive
Replies: 5
Views: 12687

I think I have wax moth in my hive

I just took off my IPM board to count Varroa Mites, if any and there was what I think is a Wax Moth larvae. This thing is approximately 2 cm long and looks like the pictures in my bee book. I have referenced my book about the possibility and the treatment options and am a bit overwhelmed. History I ...