Abstract:
Wax moth is one the most destructive pests in beekeeping. The lay may eggs in the hive and their larvae look like maggots. Both the larvae and the adults feed on the combs and destroy the wax. The larvae burrow into the combs leaving a soft cobweb. The destruction of combs lowers the quality of wax and lowers the productivity of the colony. It is therefore important that a beekeeper becomes knowledgeable about their control in order to contain the destruction they cause Wax moth invasion is evidenced to be very common in weak honey bee colonies and minimal in strong colonies meaning strong colonies can survive attack by the dangerous pest