A strong hive is the best defense against wax moths. One preventive action is to not give the bees more territory than they can guard. In other words, don’t leave a lot of drawn comb on a hive that is small and struggling. Wax moth traps can help keep the wax moth population under control …
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Wax Moth Traps
Making a wax moth trap is easy. Take an empty 2 liter bottle and drill a 1 inch hole just below the slope on the neck, then add 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup vinegar and finally 1 banana peel. Wait a few days till it starts to ferment, then tie it into …