Yellow worms in hive???

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ttthay
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Yellow worms in hive???

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Yesterday I found some small yellow worms on one frame in the brood box. Can someone please tell me what these might be and what to do about them. I took the frame out and froze it.The worms are about 1/4 inch long. They are not wax worms..they are not tunneling...but do seem to be eating the comb.
Wally
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Post by Wally »

Likely SHB larva, especially if there isn't enough bees to cover all frames in the hive.
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